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Tips and resources for safe applications of anhydrous ammonia in central Illinois
Spring planting is right around the corner here in central Illinois. As the weather warms up, more producers are beginning to prepare their equipment...
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Analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
While federal agricultural policy can come in many different forms, the Farm Bill is the arguably the most important. Typically passed and enacted...
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Insights from the 2025 Farms and Ranches at a Glance report
Agriculture in the United States is constantly changing, and keeping up with those changes is important for anyone involved in the industry. Each...
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How MRTN works and the economics behind nitrogen rates
In episode 79, University of Illinois soil fertility specialist John Jones,...
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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-...
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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...

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Makala Bach

Makala Bach

LFPA Family and Consumer Sciences Visiting Outreach Associate
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