Agriculture

Events

Farmland Owners Conference

November 25, 2024

AG Coffee Talk

November 26, 2024

County

Lee

Whiteside

Carroll

Agriculture Climate Risk Tools Workshop

December 2, 2024

Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations

December 3, 2024 - December 5, 2024

County

Peoria

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Blog Posts

Anhydrous ammonia tanks in snowy farm field

Nutrient November: What are the 4R's?

November 15, 2024

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

November 20, 2024

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...

In his own words: Alex Sprinkle

November 6, 2024

As an ISPP Scholar, Alex Sprinkle is appointed to with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. His work is focused on bolstering the...

The agronomics of N, P, & K

October 31, 2024

As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (...

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News Releases

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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-...

November 20, 2024

Annie’s Project prepares women to be decision makers in their agricultural operations
PEKIN, Ill. - For the past several years there has been a rapidly growing population of women producers and an increasing role they are playing in agricultural operations. Women are taking on the role of management and more opportunities are being shifted to this new...

Ag Educator Emily Hansen gives presentation about soil health to field day attendees

November 14, 2024

Ag Field Day brings together students, growers, and industry experts
OGLESBY, Ill. — Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual Fall Field Day on September 6, 2024.  IVCC Ag + Extension’s Fall Field Day gives both students and the community a chance to learn about the latest research updates...

November 6, 2024

Fundraiser to benefit Ag in the Classroom will make holiday shopping easier
OREGON, Ill. – Do you have someone on your holiday list that is hard to buy for or has everything? Do you want an easy meal for yourself?  University of Illinois Extension has the solution for you.Individually proportioned meals are prepared and frozen for your...

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Videos

What is a Saturated Buffer and How Does it Work to Improve Water Quality?

Saturated buffers are an edge-of-field option farmers can apply to reduce the amount of nitrogen runoff in water leaving their fields. Illinois Extension watershed outreach associates explain how bioreactors work to remove nitrogen and improve water quality.

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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