Agriculture

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Mental Health First Aid for Agricultural Communities

November 12, 2026

Mental Health First Aid for Agricultural Communities

November 13, 2026

Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community

November 19, 2026

County

Knox

Annie's Project

January 25, 2027 - March 1, 2027

County

Adams

Brown

Hancock

Pike

Schuyler

Blog Posts

A cautiously optimistic 2027 crop budget outlook

October 9, 2026

For grain producers across central Illinois and the Midwest, the last few years have been some of the most challenging in recent memory. Low...

Know this about pesticide use in agriculture

October 2, 2026

This summer I was invited to participate in creating a video about pesticide use in agriculture as part of the Illinois Farm Families Innovation...

Making Every Nutrient Count: Fall Fertilizer Decisions for Productivity, Profitability, and Water Quality

September 28, 2026

Fall fertilizer season brings decisions about when, where, and how much to apply.In...

Using tile drainage as a crop management tool

September 25, 2026

Central Illinois and the Midwest region more broadly is responsible for growing much of the key crops that drive the U.S. agricultural economy....

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News Releases

Green grass with blue sky horizon chicken coup and chickens on grass

June 20, 2023

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...

October 22, 2026

Grant dollars support Ogle and Carroll youth through Agriculture in the Classroom
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) is helping teachers in Ogle and Carroll counties bring agriculture to life for students across the state through IAA Foundation grants, which support hands-on lessons, teacher resources and agricultural literacy programs in Illinois schools....

white horse being groomed by youth in barn

October 22, 2026

Students explore many sides of agriculture at Ag Awareness Day
OREGON, Ill.— On September 3 and 4, 368 students from seven area schools gathered at the Ogle County Fairgrounds for Ag Awareness Day, an educational event designed to introduce students to the different aspects of agriculture and its importance in everyday life. Hosted by University...

UIUC Crop Sciences Professor John Jones presents in a classroom.

October 8, 2026

Annual Fall Field Day Expands Through New Partnership with LaSalle County Farm Bureau
University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture welcomed farmers, agribusiness professionals, students, and community members to the annual Fall Nutrient Field Day on September 11. While the event has long been a collaboration between IVCC Agriculture and...

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Videos

Exploring Land Application of Poultry Litter

Learn how to properly use poultry litter as a nutrient source for a farm or facility from Luciano Alves de Oliveira, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Learn more at Certified Livestock Manager Training...

Exploring Swine Manure Application Equipment

Learn about swine manure application engineering and equipment in swine facilities from Daniel Andersen, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Iowa State University. Learn more at Certified Livestock Manager Training.