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Read article: New FIND Tool helps Illinois farmers access cost-share programs for conservation
New FIND Tool helps Illinois farmers access cost-share programs for conservation
Looking for financial help to adopt conservation practices on your farm?  A new online tool is making it easier than ever for Illinois growers...
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Read article: Training and testing options for the remainder of the pesticide application season
Training and testing options for the remainder of the pesticide application season
Do you still need to obtain your Illinois pesticide applicator or operator license? Now that the in-person pesticide safety education clinics have...
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Read article: A look at USDA Prospective Plantings Report – March 31, 2025
A look at USDA Prospective Plantings Report – March 31, 2025
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the estimated acres for corn and soybeans to be planted. The report indicates a...
Duck on the water in a wetland
Read article: Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives
Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives
In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-...

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-...
farm record tax forms and a cell phone calculator
Choosing your farm financial records software
HAVANA, Ill. - Improving farm efficiency is vital in today’s farming world. Keeping track of your farm financial records and being able to report the results with ease helps the farmer to improve operational efficiency.  Selecting the right software for record keeping is vital.Just...

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John Jones

Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist
Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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