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Landowner Series -- Cash-Rent farm lease contract tips for landowners and farmers.
Having a well-written farm lease is vital in today's farm rental marketplace. The purpose of this article is to provide tips to consider when...
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Addressing nutrient loss through conservation: Precision Conservation Management
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) director...
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Excess rain water creates challenges in Illinois
University of Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator Kevin Brooks has used his years of experience in the private sector...
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Smart winter storage for Central Illinois grain
As harvest concludes across Central Illinois, producers are focusing on storing their grain. For those in our region and throughout the Midwest,...
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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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Local Ag in the Classroom program accepts donation from CHS Rochelle
OREGON, Ill.— The University of Illinois Extension serving Ogle and Carroll counties has received a generous $1,000 donation from CHS Rochelle to support the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program. The contribution will help expand agricultural education opportunities for local students and...
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Give the gift of convenience and support local ag education this holiday season
OREGON, Ill.— Struggling to find the perfect gift for someone who has everything? Looking for a quick and delicious meal solution for yourself during the busy holiday season? University of Illinois Extension has you covered—with a tasty and thoughtful option that also supports local agricultural...
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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

LFPA Family and Consumer Sciences Visiting Outreach Associate
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