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Read article: Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation
Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation
Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In ...
Constructed wetland in Bureau County, IL
Read article: Constructed wetlands: A solution for water quality in Bureau and Marshall Counties
Constructed wetlands: A solution for water quality in Bureau and Marshall Counties
Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment — but also...
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Read article: 2025 Illinois farmland values: Statewide and local perspectives, part two
2025 Illinois farmland values: Statewide and local perspectives, part two
This blog is the second part of a two-part series analyzing the 2025 Farmland Values Report published by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm...
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Read article: Tips for Farm Financial Record Keeping
Tips for Farm Financial Record Keeping
Keeping good financial records is vital for the farm's long-term success. Farm records can get neglected by most farmers who prefer to be out on the...

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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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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 substantial reduction in intended soybean plantings for 2025 (at a negative 4%), offset by a significant increase in intended acres to be planted in...
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Tips for farm financial record keeping  
Keeping good financial records is vital for the farm's long-term success. Farm records can get neglected by most farmers who prefer to be out on the property instead of in the office. The following tips, if implemented, can make the farm operation more efficient and stronger and prepare the farm...
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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, farm managers from across the state released the statistics analyzed by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (...

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