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News and insight into managing and operating your farm
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Variety Testing Program

Annual crop performance tests on hybrids and varieties of the major Illinois field crops
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Pesticide Applicator Training

Online course to assist private pesticide applicators preparing for the licensing examination
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University of Illinois Agronomy Handbook

Several chapters of the Illinois Agronomy Handbook were updated in 2021 and are available for free download.

Commercial Agriculture spans a wide range of topics and works to address the needs of various producers. The expertise of our local educational specialists combined with the resources of the statewide Illinois Extension system form a powerful source of information and insight for agricultural producers in our region. 

Still searching for an answer to your question....contact Kevin Brooks or one of our other Commercial Ag Educators.

Upcoming Ag Events

University of Illinois Extension offers a wide range of online and in-person programs to meet local and statewide needs.

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Farm Coach Blog

Large clouds and thick dust limits the visibility of a road going between two farm fields.

Dust storms in Illinois: Identifying farm solutions

This is article two from a two-part series.Dust storms have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting investigations into their causes and potential solutions. These weather events have resulted in fatalities, including a 2023 traffic accident that took the lives of eight people on a...
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