﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:01:53 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[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Illinois Farmers Can Reduce Nitrogen Losses]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/how-illinois-farmers-can-reduce-nitrogen-losses</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 As Illinois farmers complete harvest and prepare for fall fertilizer applications, nitrogen management deserves careful attention. According to Torey Colburn, Midwest ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/how-illinois-farmers-can-reduce-nitrogen-losses</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-184395]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Pork Producers Donate 101,000 Pounds of Pork]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-pork-producers-donate-101000-pounds-of-pork</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Illinois agricultural organizations are joining forces to address food insecurity by donating more than 101,000 pounds of pork to regional food banks across the state through ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-pork-producers-donate-101000-pounds-of-pork</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-184349]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ARC-IC Enrollment Decision Guide For Farmers]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/arc-ic-enrollment-decision-guide-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers have until December 11, 2026, to make an important crop program decision for the 2026 crop year. Producers can either enroll individual crops in Agriculture Risk ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/arc-ic-enrollment-decision-guide-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183995]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Ag Groups Donate 101,000 Pounds of Pork]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-ag-groups-donate-101000-pounds-of-pork</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Illinois farmers and agricultural organizations are helping stock food banks across the state with more than 101,000 pounds of pork as part of an annual effort to fight food ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-ag-groups-donate-101000-pounds-of-pork</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183817]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Grain Farmers Navigate Rising Financial Pressures]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-grain-farmers-navigate-rising-financial-pressures</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Many Illinois grain farmers are facing increased financial pressure as production costs continue to rise and profit margins remain tight. While the situation is not ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-grain-farmers-navigate-rising-financial-pressures</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183570]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Register Early for Illinois Pesticide Training Clinics 2027]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/register-early-for-illinois-pesticide-training-clinics-2027</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Illinois Extension is offering statewide pesticide applicator training and testing clinics for the 2027 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/register-early-for-illinois-pesticide-training-clinics-2027</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183569]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Scientists Unlock Secrets from A 165-Year-Old Illinois Soil]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/scientists-unlock-secrets-from-a-165-year-old-illinois-soil</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A remarkable soil sample collected in 1861 is helping researchers better understand how agricultural practices and land use have changed over more than a century. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/scientists-unlock-secrets-from-a-165-year-old-illinois-soil</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183406]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AI and Drone Technology Help Farmers Monitor Soybean Drought Stress]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/ai-and-drone-technology-help-farmers-monitor-soybean-drought-stress</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Soybean farmers across Illinois face a major challenge each year: drought. Limited rainfall can reduce crop growth, lower yields, and affect farm income. To address this ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/ai-and-drone-technology-help-farmers-monitor-soybean-drought-stress</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183354]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Farmers Deliver Hope Through Pork]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-farmers-deliver-hope-through-pork</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Pork Power Program is continuing its mission to fight hunger across Illinois through a major food donation effort. As part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-farmers-deliver-hope-through-pork</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183353]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois State Fair Holiday Savings and Illinois Product Gifts]]></title><link>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-state-fair-holiday-savings-and-illinois-product-gifts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is helping residents celebrate the holiday season with special offers on Illinois State Fair passes and Illinois Product gift ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://illinoisagconnection.com/news/illinois-state-fair-holiday-savings-and-illinois-product-gifts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[3f75ec32-568c-4673-9344-b504a3edd102-183162]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>