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Read article: State of U.S. agriculture 2024: Key findings and future trends, part two
State of U.S. agriculture 2024: Key findings and future trends, part two
This post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the...
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Read article: State of U.S. Agriculture 2024: Key Findings and Future Trends, Part One
State of U.S. Agriculture 2024: Key Findings and Future Trends, Part One
The agricultural landscape in the United States is constantly evolving, and understanding the current state of farm and ranch operations is crucial...
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Read article: Farmer leads the way in environmental conservation efforts
Farmer leads the way in environmental conservation efforts
Commercial row-crop agriculture and environmental conservation are not mutually exclusive. While large-scale farming operations can sometimes have...
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Read article: Building better waterways: Installing woodchip bioreactors
Building better waterways: Installing woodchip bioreactors

News Releases

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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-...
University of Illinois Extension’s Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kevin Brooks, presenting his seminar on “Planning Farm Succession.”
Farmland Owners Conference attracts over 220 attendees from 7 states
OGLESBY, Ill. – The 2024 Farmland Owners Conference held on November 28th, left attendees inspired, informed, and empowered.  The event, held at Illinois Valley Community College, brought together over 220 landowners, agribusiness representatives, and industry experts to discuss the latest...

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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