﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:39:38 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[Independent Grocer Summit Brings New Growth Ideas]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/independent-grocer-summit-brings-new-growth-ideas</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Independent grocery store owners and managers across Illinois will have an opportunity to learn new business strategies and connect with industry experts at the second annual ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/independent-grocer-summit-brings-new-growth-ideas</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175932]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Disaster Aid Opens for Illinois Farmers After Severe Storm Damage]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/usda-disaster-aid-opens-for-illinois-farmers-after-severe-storm-damage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers affected by severe weather in parts of Illinois and Indiana now have access to emergency financial assistance following a natural disaster designation from the United ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/usda-disaster-aid-opens-for-illinois-farmers-after-severe-storm-damage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175931]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits with Smart Management]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/maximizing-cover-crop-benefits-with-smart-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Cover crops have become an important management tool for farmers across the Midwest. They help improve soil health, reduce erosion, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/maximizing-cover-crop-benefits-with-smart-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175781]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kreiser Wiesbrock Family Honors Agricultural Legacy]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/kreiser-wiesbrock-family-honors-agricultural-legacy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) Ag Forward Campaign continues to receive strong support from community members who believe in the future of agricultural ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/kreiser-wiesbrock-family-honors-agricultural-legacy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175627]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southern Illinois Hosts Annual Hemp and Cannabis Symposium]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/southern-illinois-hosts-annual-hemp-and-cannabis-symposium</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Southern Illinois University (SIU) is preparing to host the seventh annual Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium, an event that has expanded from a regional gathering ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/southern-illinois-hosts-annual-hemp-and-cannabis-symposium</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175626]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Junior Leadership Conference Builds Future Youth Leaders]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-junior-leadership-conference-builds-future-youth-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The 2026 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference offers an exciting opportunity for young students to begin their leadership journey in a positive and supportive ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-junior-leadership-conference-builds-future-youth-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175595]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Youth Development Takes Center Stage]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/youth-development-takes-center-stage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Community members are invited to attend the Extension Council and Community Conversations event on September 11, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Williamson County ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/youth-development-takes-center-stage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175594]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois 4-H Alumni Celebrated for Leadership and Lasting Impact]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-4-h-alumni-celebrated-for-leadership-and-lasting-impact</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Five exceptional Illinois 4-H members were recognized during the Illinois State Fair for their outstanding career achievements, community contributions, leadership, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-4-h-alumni-celebrated-for-leadership-and-lasting-impact</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175552]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Early Corn Harvest Brings Yield and Crop Condition Concerns]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/early-corn-harvest-brings-yield-and-crop-condition-concerns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The first week of September marks the beginning of corn harvest in many farming regions. Area grain elevators have started offering reduced drying charges for high-moisture ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/early-corn-harvest-brings-yield-and-crop-condition-concerns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175551]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Craft Beverage Grants Open for Research and Education]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/michigan-craft-beverage-grants-open-for-research-and-education</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) has opened applications for its 2027 Research and Education Grant Program, providing valuable funding opportunities to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/michigan-craft-beverage-grants-open-for-research-and-education</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-175081]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>