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Read article: How MRTN works and the economics behind nitrogen rates
How MRTN works and the economics behind nitrogen rates
In episode 79, University of Illinois soil fertility specialist John Jones,...
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Read article: What the Supreme Court’s tariff decision means for central Illinois
What the Supreme Court’s tariff decision means for central Illinois
In a presentation I gave during the Springfield Agronomy Summit last week, I mentioned that the landscape of trade policy was constantly changing. I...
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Read article: EPA launches new tools to help applicators meet ESA mitigation requirements
EPA launches new tools to help applicators meet ESA mitigation requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new digital tools designed to help pesticide applicators comply with the Endangered...
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Read article: Farm economic outlook for central Illinois in 2026
Farm economic outlook for central Illinois in 2026
The farm economy in central Illinois is entering yet another year of financial pressures. Recent projections show that, despite slight increases in...

News Releases

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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-...

Videos

Cover Crop Conversations, Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois discuss how they use cover crops in their operations as part of this recorded presentation coordinated in part by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Hear how they have incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned...

Staff

Makala Bach

Makala Bach

LFPA Family and Consumer Sciences Visiting Outreach Associate