A seasonal podcast for farmers and agribusiness representatives

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Talking Crop

Talking Crop brings current trends, actionable management considerations, and research updates from seasonal row crop production experts to farmers and agribusiness representatives.

Hosted by: Kathryn Seebruck, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties

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Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

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Certified Livestock Manager Training

University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Department of Agriculture will kick off the 2025 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop schedule on February 4. Seven locations around the state will host training workshops that meet the Illinois Livestock Management Facilities Act training requirements for Illinois livestock managers.

Morrow Plots and Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project Event

Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from Andrew Margenot, PhD, Associate Professor of Soil Science and Director of the Morrow Plots. Dr. Margenot will take us on a historical journey, exploring the inception of the Morrow Plots, the oldest experimental agricultural field in the United States. He will discuss how these plots have evolved over the years and how the University has adapted its campus to preserve this vital resource.

Informational Session on Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials

The University of Illinois Extension invites farmers and agronomists to attend an important informational session on the Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials being conducted statewide by the University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences Soils Lab. This session will feature researcher Dr. Andrew Margenot, who will discuss the ongoing study in collaboration with KSI Laboratories.

Resources for row crops

Variety Testing

Agronomic information on hybrids and varieties of the major Illinois field crops, including soybeans, corn, and wheat.

Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator

Determine the most profitable N rate for corn by region.

Illinois Agronomy Handbook

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

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Field Crop Production Resources

Crop Management

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Machinery Cost Estimates

Field, harvest, and forage operations and tractor costs.

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Pesticide Safety Education Program

Information and training on pesticide application safety and regulations enable ag industry professionals to meet Department of Agriculture requirements for pesticide application.

Find a training or testing near you!