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Farmers talking at the University of Illinois Tent at the Farm Progress Show
Read article: Cover crop considerations: A farmer's perspective
Cover crop considerations: A farmer's perspective
In a recent conversation held at the Farm Progress Show, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets,...
Stream next to a wooded area
Read article: How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture
How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture
The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state Extension-led collaboration focused on ensuring...
Prairie planting
Read article: Are these tools in your toolbox? Prairie strips
Are these tools in your toolbox? Prairie strips
Prairie strips are notably not a very well-known...
Dry wetland
Read article: Navigating extreme weather impacts on Illinois agriculture
Navigating extreme weather impacts on Illinois agriculture
As the climate continues to change, we are seeing more frequent, extreme weather events. With these weather events occurring more often,...

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-...
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Driftless Region Beef Conference Jan. 25-26
Beef producers from three states invited to attend With nearly 2.5 million cattle in three Midwest states, university extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference.  The twelfth annual event will be...

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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader