<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/04/04/soy-food-innovations-misoy-pan-wins-food-track-of-competition/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T19:36:57.413Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:36:57.413Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Soy food innovations: MiSoy Pan wins food track of competition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/yieIhwDIX_fzoKGBwX65SipM-kI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SEBWU2FSDJFYDP4DC6HVMA2I3Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Purdue students Bethany Champley (from left), Brooke Erwin, Emma Wu and Jeff Chow were the top prize winners for the food track of the Student Soybean Innovation Competition. This is the second year for the food track of the Soybean Innovation Competition.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/03/22/students-learn-about-ag-careers-during-skills-sessions-at-wcfa/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T19:36:45.429Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:36:45.429Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Students learn about ag careers during skills sessions at WCFA]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/5xFZhsGP_P2iQMdPtNvH87R1dDc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/P6ACRM7MGBCQVPEH6F3SMSVNY4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kelly Grief (standing) helps high school students at the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture event at Heartland Community College identify seedlings with defects in a germination test. This is one of many jobs that Grief does as the quality control lab manager at Wyffels Hybrids. Students also completed a seed identification activity.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/03/22/values-provide-guidance-during-challenging-times/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T19:36:33.51Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:36:33.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Values provide guidance during challenging times]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/zrNJ6GwcrCdeJ7aM8Nf15xx6Eus=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/YUSN6R6PGBDQBLIVBBDA7ONMZE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Strom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/03/16/thorens-honored-for-conservation-efforts/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T19:36:23.419Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:36:23.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thorens honored for conservation efforts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/BXTproy3iiRjVljSu472sil_EAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NC4HQP6IPRAVTJ3W7CNJ65DL54.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For their commitment to conservation and stewardship that helps protect Illinois soil and water while keeping farms productive for the future, Greg and Janis Thoren received the Illinois Leopold Conservation Award.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/04/03/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-farmer-preparing-for-spring-planting-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T23:50:00.353Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T23:50:00.353Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A Year in the Life of a Farmer: Preparing for spring planting season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/wHEuP5m7tPV0-I_0M9QBFLUbAZQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/ZSGK2KZPENEK7OIPRC26VUNLVQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chad Bell replaces some parts on his White planter every year for peace of mind including the seed firmers. He is not doing any major rebuilds this year and his goal is to go to the field ready and finish the planting season without major repairs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/opinion/columnists/2026/04/03/celebrating-41-years-on-the-job-growth-gratitude-and-goals-for-a-successful-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T21:10:00.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:10:00.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Celebrating 41 years on the job: Growth, gratitude and goals for a successful 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/6VyR6SUOWa2XTdOwMUFZ4HQNuDQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/JAEFIIKPTVFAPKJ55WWVVO7HAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Young-Puyear]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/features/2026/04/03/ag-days-coming-to-south-bend-april-10-12/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T19:30:00.694Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T19:30:00.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ag Days coming to South Bend April 10-12]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/I3T7G099ISaHl3A9UI4EfTHtIHU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/EVY2LMCLEBFV5IBWWNJYQCUAUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ag Days is an annual tradition hosted by the St. Joseph County Ag Team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/livestock/2026/03/13/push-to-return-pork-to-chicago-school-menus/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:45:22.285Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:45:22.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Push to return pork to Chicago school menus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/KU1BZt8LNJc0bfapc3LXvHliZmg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/SCL5UE57LJFMVP242PX5K4PPYQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Illinois Pork Producers Association is working to restore pork options on the menus of Chicago Public Schools.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2026/03/16/ag-center-expands-educational-opportunities/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:45:12.151Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:45:12.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ag center expands educational opportunities]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/ATR6gJ1ps0EpZc6BLykY0147qso=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/6OLZTAIX5NDLPAE3ISTSSM4NFA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julie Barr, JJC Land Lab manager, pictured in the Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center's live animal wing, says the facility provides hands-on, real-life experiences for animal science and vet tech classes, as well as numerous other opportunities for students and outside groups.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2026/03/15/general-assembly-wraps-up-in-indiana/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-03T16:44:59.74Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Agrinews</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:44:59.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[General Assembly wraps up in Indiana]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/resizer/qBtoIi4eGp9nUu8VgAgiSUaSxLM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/shawmedia/NW4DOIMXUZFSHCFG5QUDAIAUUA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ag community members and lawmakers connect during the Bacon Bar and Brunch, the annual legislative breakfast hosted by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy Committee, earlier this year at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>