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Read article: Land values and cash rents in central Illinois
Land values and cash rents in central Illinois
Agriculture is an ever-changing endeavor. Whether it's fluctuating commodity markets, changes in input prices, or uncertainties in government...
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Read article: Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
This article is not to be construed as legal advice. Consult with your legal advisor before entering tile agreements.Installing the...
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Read article: Dust storms, starter fertilizer, and conservation tillage
Dust storms, starter fertilizer, and conservation tillage
In episode 80 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois Assistant Professor and Extension agronomist...
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Read article: Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the largest federal government agencies that employs thousands of employees and oversees...

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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Extension assists farmers to navigate the challenging farm economy
HAVANA, Ill. - For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile making farm business planning difficult. Grain prices have been all over the board — down, up, and back down. Input costs have also been unstable. These and many other factors can create a lot of stress for producers....

Videos

Cover Crop Conversations, Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois discuss how they use cover crops in their operations as part of this recorded presentation coordinated in part by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Hear how they have incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned...

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