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Wetland at the edge of a wooded area
Read article: Constructed wetland for water quality: Wetlands, NARPS, and advocacy
Constructed wetland for water quality: Wetlands, NARPS, and advocacy
In episode 72 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Mila Marshall of...
Cumulus clouds loom over rows of harvested corn with trees in the background.
Read article: Illinois Farm Cash Rents in 2025
Illinois Farm Cash Rents in 2025
Cash Farm Rents in Illinois held steady to slightly downward in 2025 compared to 2024. At the recent Illinois Land Values Conference, ...
A black cutworm larva.
Read article: Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part two
Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part two
This post is the second of a two-part series on black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon) and its impact on corn producers in Illinois. Part one discussed...
A black cutworm larva.
Read article: Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part one
Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part one
Corn is a cornerstone of agriculture in Illinois, playing a vital role in both the state's economy and the livelihoods of its farmers. As planting...

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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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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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Makala Bach

Makala Bach

LFPA Family and Consumer Sciences Visiting Outreach Associate