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Soybeans growing through cover crop biomass
Cover crop conversations: Cultural and mindset shifts
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Understanding corn yield loss from wet conditions and storm damage
Of all the risks that crop producers in central Illinois contend with during the growing season, weather is often the most unpredictable and costly....
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The role of the soil microbiome in reducing nutrient loss
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The USMCA review and its impact on central Illinois agriculture
In two previous blog posts, I discussed the importance of international trade for agricultural producers in central...
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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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Help youth learn about agriculture
OREGON, Ill. — We all eat, but where exactly does the food come from?  Youth throughout Ogle and Carroll counties discover the answer to that question through school, library, and park district programs provided by Ag in the Classroom.  You can help spread the knowledge by...
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Farm Estate Planning Series: You need a solid farm estate plan
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal or tax advice.PEORIA, Ill. - In the past decade, more attention has been given to estate planning for family farm businesses, as the average age of commercial farmers in Illinois is...
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Extension to Host Cover Crop Management Program
LENA, Ill.--Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend "Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management", an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision‑making.Building on introductory cover crop programming offered last year, this event is...
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Gracie Schleef

Gracie Schleef

Ford-Iroquois Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
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