﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:39:56 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[Decades of Screwworm Control Insights Revealed]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/decades-of-screwworm-control-insights-revealed</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The New World screwworm has long been one of the most harmful insect pests affecting livestock. 

 According to May Berenbaum, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/decades-of-screwworm-control-insights-revealed</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163939]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When Pest Control Fails to Deliver Yields]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/when-pest-control-fails-to-deliver-yields</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Insecticides are important tools used to manage insect pests in soybean farming. However, in regions like Illinois, pest populations are usually low and do not often reach ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/when-pest-control-fails-to-deliver-yields</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163932]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WIU Agriculture Students Shine at National Judging Conference]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/wiu-agriculture-students-shine-at-national-judging-conference</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Students from the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture achieved remarkable success at the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/wiu-agriculture-students-shine-at-national-judging-conference</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163882]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Serviceberries Gain Popularity among Midwest Farmers and Food Lovers]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/serviceberries-gain-popularity-among-midwest-farmers-and-food-lovers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Serviceberries, also known as juneberries, are a native fruit in North America that is slowly attracting attention among farmers and food producers in the Midwest. These ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/serviceberries-gain-popularity-among-midwest-farmers-and-food-lovers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163881]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Study Reveals Soil Cracks Increase Water Loss in Drought]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-study-reveals-soil-cracks-increase-water-loss-in-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Soil plays a major role in storing and supplying water, but drought conditions can significantly change its behavior. A recent study by the University of Illinois ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-study-reveals-soil-cracks-increase-water-loss-in-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163449]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn to Identify Illinois Grasses this Summer Workshop Series]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/learn-to-identify-illinois-grasses-this-summer-workshop-series</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Grasses are an important part of natural ecosystems, helping prevent soil erosion, supporting pollinators, and providing food for livestock. However, identifying different ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/learn-to-identify-illinois-grasses-this-summer-workshop-series</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163448]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smarter Farming Starts at Peoria Summit]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/smarter-farming-starts-at-peoria-summit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Peoria Agronomy Summit gathered farmers, agricultural professionals, and landowners to share valuable research-based knowledge. Held on January 12, 2026, at Illinois ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/smarter-farming-starts-at-peoria-summit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163183]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[From Waste to Wealth in Farming]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/from-waste-to-wealth-in-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Managing crop residue has become more important as farm yields increase. Higher production leaves behind more soybean stubble and corn stalks, which can make planting ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/from-waste-to-wealth-in-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-163181]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Biodiesel Boom Boosts Soybean Market]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-biodiesel-boom-boosts-soybean-market</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Illinois is strengthening its biodiesel industry to create a stable market for domestic soybeans. Companies like Incobrasa Industries are expanding their facilities to nearly ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-biodiesel-boom-boosts-soybean-market</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-162957]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Western Illinois University Hosts Agriscience Training Institute for Teachers]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/western-illinois-university-hosts-agriscience-training-institute-for-teachers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Western Illinois University recently organized a five-day Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) professional development institute for 28 participants from across ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/western-illinois-university-hosts-agriscience-training-institute-for-teachers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-162775]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>