Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Blog Posts
Floating wetlands
Artificial floating wetlands create habitat and improve water quality
It's August, and I balance precariously on thin metal rails above the water, inspecting the garden I planted a few months prior. I move carefully,...
cows and calves on pasture
Hidden benefits of rotational grazing beyond soil health
We all want a future where the land continues to be productive and supportive of agriculture. And as cattle producers, you’ve probably heard about...
summer annual forages growing in a field
Growing summer annual forages
With poor profitability projections on most row crop budgets, planting summer annual forages and using forage mixes for grazing should be considered...
bales of hay
Is it time to bale graze?
Adding nutrients, organic matter, and ground cover to poorly productive lands have some raving about bale grazing. Added fertility and better water...
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Woman showing gardeners a pollinator garden.
Grow healthier ecosystems at home this pollinator month
URBANA, Ill. — Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. This June, in recognition of National Pollinator Month, University of Illinois Extension encourages community members to...