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Read article: Nutrient November: What are the 4R's?
Nutrient November: What are the 4R's?
With harvest wrapped up across most of Illinois, many growers are starting to consider fall nitrogen fertilizer applications.  Fall applied...
Read article: The agronomics of N, P, & K
The agronomics of N, P, & K
As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (...
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Read article: Tara Heath promoted to Extension crops educator
Tara Heath promoted to Extension crops educator
The agriculture industry continues to change rapidly, impacting everyone from the producers to the industry professionals to the food consumers....
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Read article: Navigating Cash Rents in 2025: Insights and Best Practices, Part Two
Navigating Cash Rents in 2025: Insights and Best Practices, Part Two
This is the second post of a two-part blog series exploring cash rents for 2025. Part One described what a cash rent agreement is, the different...

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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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Ag Field Day brings together students, growers, and industry experts
OGLESBY, Ill. — Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual Fall Field Day on September 6, 2024.  IVCC Ag + Extension’s Fall Field Day gives both students and the community a chance to learn about the latest research updates...
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Tara Heath promoted to Extension crops educator
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The agriculture industry continues to change rapidly, impacting everyone from the producers to the industry professionals to the food consumers. University of Illinois Extension is growing its team of commercial agriculture educators to provide research-based, unbiased...

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