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Essential Agricultural Tools and Resources
Looking for reliable agricultural resources? Check out these valuable tools and guides from University of Illinois Extension. Whether you're managing crops, calculating nitrogen rates, or staying up-to-date on pesticide regulations, these resources will help you optimize your agricultural practices.
- Explore the Illinois Agronomy Handbook
- Gain CEUs through CropFlix: Online Certified Crop Advisors
- Calculate nitrogen returns with the MRTN Calculator
- Maximum Return to Nitrogen Access detailed Commercial Ag Fact Sheets
- Get information on legislation, regulations, and more in the Illinois Pesticide Review Newsletter.
Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
Hear interviews with agriculture and water quality educators from University of Illinois, Extension, soil and water and other agencies as well as farmers who give tips, explain processes and tell first-hand stories about real-life applications of strategies.
Nutrient Loss Reduction Blog
Dig deeper into the podcasts with the related blogs. This issue covers the Inflation Reduction Act with Ivan Dozier, Illinois State Conservationist, and Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois Agriculture Policy Specialist.
Farm Safety Guides
Farm Fire Risks and Prevention
A variety of factors, including the environment, can increase the risk of farm fires around a farm operation. Get the guide to increase awareness, get tips for preparation, and learn how to make time for safety checks to assist with farm fire risk and prevention.
Pesticide Safety Guides
Pesticide Resources
- How to Handle Pesticide Drift Complaints
- Pesticide Lookalikes: Avoid Accidental Pesticide Poisoning: University of Illinois Extension (Revised 2021)
- Making Pesticide Applications in School/Community Gardens: University of Illinois Extension (Revised 2021)
- Pesticide Applicator Certification & Training Brochure: Certification and Training Assessment Group
- Temperature Inversions: North Dakota State University (Revised 2019)
- Top 12 Lawn and Garden Pests: University of Illinois Extension
- NPDES Summary: University of Illinois Extension (2021)
- NPDES FAQ: University of Illinois Extension (2021)
Featured Resources
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Pesticide safety training is critical for all who work with pesticides, and none more so than certified Applicators and Operators. The PSEP team is here to help you meet your training and certification goals.
Certified Livestock Managers Training
Livestock facilities in Illinois that house more than 300 animal units are required to have at least one certified livestock manager. The certificate is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and it is valid for three years.
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