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A Century of Change: Tracing the History of the Farm Bill, Part Two
This blog post is the second of a two-part series analyzing the history of the Farm Bill and the current proposals of a new Farm Bill in the United...
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A Century of Change: Tracing the History of the Farm Bill, Part One
The Farm Bill is a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy, shaping the landscape of farming and rural life for nearly a century. With the end of the...
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Nutrient November: What are the 4R's?
With harvest wrapped up across most of Illinois, many growers are starting to consider fall nitrogen fertilizer applications.  Fall applied...
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Legacy Ranch American Wagyu overcomes challenges faced by first-generation farmers
Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell are like many young ranchers. They want to give their sons and daughter a childhood that’s meaningful and that will live...
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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-...
University of Illinois Extension’s Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kevin Brooks, presenting his seminar on “Planning Farm Succession.”
Farmland Owners Conference attracts over 220 attendees from 7 states
OGLESBY, Ill. – The 2024 Farmland Owners Conference held on November 28th, left attendees inspired, informed, and empowered.  The event, held at Illinois Valley Community College, brought together over 220 landowners, agribusiness representatives, and industry experts to discuss the latest...
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New Ag Educator joins local Extension staff
OGLESBY, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce the addition of Emily Hansen as a Commercial Agriculture Educator serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties.  Emily joined our team in November 2023 and has already hit the ground running with programs...
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Biologicals to be Highlighted at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
The rapidly expanding market of biologicals, biostimulants, and biofertilizers will be a topic of discussion at the upcoming Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit. With numerous companies offering unique bio-based products tailored for farms, it's essential to understand their practical...
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New Tools for Healthy Waterway

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a multi-agency partnership that works to keep our waterways and everything downstream healthy. Explore the three new best practices that have recently been added to the list of recommended practices: water and sediment control basins, saturated...

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