﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:15:01 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Illinois Ag Connection</title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com:443/home/rss/939</link><atom:link href="https://illinoisagconnection.com:443/home/rss/939" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[H-2A Visa Program Gives Illinois Farms A Lifeline]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/h-2a-visa-program-gives-illinois-farms-a-lifeline</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers across Illinois are facing a serious labor shortage. Many farms struggle to find enough local workers for seasonal agricultural jobs such as planting, harvesting, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/h-2a-visa-program-gives-illinois-farms-a-lifeline</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-152061]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Builds Future Farm Skills]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-youth-crop-scouting-builds-future-farm-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition is a one day educational event designed to help high school students build practical knowledge of crop production and field ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-youth-crop-scouting-builds-future-farm-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-152015]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Dashboard Tracks Water Pollution Flowing into Lake Erie]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/new-dashboard-tracks-water-pollution-flowing-into-lake-erie</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Western Basin of Lake Erie faces growing pressure from nutrient pollution that harms water quality, ecosystems, and communities across the region. 

 Excess phosphorus ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/new-dashboard-tracks-water-pollution-flowing-into-lake-erie</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-152011]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southern Illinois Regenerative Bus Tour Planned]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/southern-illinois-regenerative-bus-tour-planned</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A new educational opportunity focused on regenerative agriculture is planned for farmers and landowners in Southern Illinois. 

 The Southern Illinois Regenerative Bus Tour ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/southern-illinois-regenerative-bus-tour-planned</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151803]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Extension Highlights Statewide Impact at Capitol]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-extension-highlights-statewide-impact-at-capitol</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 On the weekly highlight of statewide outreach, Illinois Extension staff and Illinois 4-H leaders gathered at the State Capitol to showcase the impact of Extension programs ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-extension-highlights-statewide-impact-at-capitol</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151800]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Farmland Prices Stabilize as Markets Adjust In 2026]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-farmland-prices-stabilize160as160markets-adjust-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Prices paid for Illinois farmland appear to have leveled off, according to contributors to the   2026 Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report  . 
 
The report was ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-farmland-prices-stabilize160as160markets-adjust-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151242]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois B20 Incentive Fully Takes Effect]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-b20-incentive-fully-takes-effect</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Illinois has fully implemented its B20 biodiesel incentive, marking a major step in clean energy policy. 

 The program encourages diesel fuel blended with at least 20% ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-b20-incentive-fully-takes-effect</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151208]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Midwest Study Reviews Agrivoltaic Farming Costs and Returns]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/midwest-study-reviews-agrivoltaic-farming-costs-and-returns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers across the Midwest face growing pressure to produce food while managing rising energy demands. Researchers in Illinois studied agrivoltaics which places solar panels ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/midwest-study-reviews-agrivoltaic-farming-costs-and-returns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151008]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SIU Livestock and Horticulture Student Competitions 2026]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/siu-livestock-and-horticulture-student-competitions-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Southern Illinois University will host the D5 and Invitational Livestock and Horticulture Career Development Events for school students in April, 2026. 

 These in‑person ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/siu-livestock-and-horticulture-student-competitions-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-151007]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Extension Helps Farmers Face Challenging Farm Economy]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/extension-helps-farmers-face-challenging-farm-economy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farm businesses have faced increasing challenges over the past decade due to unstable profits and rising costs. 

 Grain prices have moved up and down frequently, while ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/extension-helps-farmers-face-challenging-farm-economy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-150843]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>