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Corn plant in dark soil
Read article: The down and dirty on soil carbon
The down and dirty on soil carbon
Interested in joining a carbon (C) market, but not sure what it will mean for your field? With a large, diverse number of companies attempting to...
Farmers standing in harvested corn field
Read article: Sustaining our future: A farm family story spotlight
Sustaining our future: A farm family story spotlight
To celebrate our 50th podcast episode, we get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and...
Field planted to prairie plants in CRP
Read article: Inflation Reduction Act: What that means for agricultural conservation
Inflation Reduction Act: What that means for agricultural conservation
The Bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in August 2022. Within the IRA, $18 billion...
Harvested corn field with stubble
Read article: What you need to know about carbon markets
What you need to know about carbon markets
Did you know that there are other ecosystem markets out there that aren’t carbon markets? With the increasing number of players and frequent changes...
Cover crop growing between corn stalks
Read article: What role does soil health have on IPM decisions?
What role does soil health have on IPM decisions?
With so many conservation practices focusing on soil health, what impact might those decisions have on your Integrated Pest Management (IPM)...
Graphic: Talking conservation with farmers over photo of cover crops
Read article: Talking conservation with farmers
Talking conservation with farmers
Welcome to the NEW Nutrient Loss Reduction Blog where we explore different conservation practices and work together with farmers to improve water...
Sparks in the night: Fireflies and tips on conserving them. Fireflies flashing at dusk in a field
Read article: Sparks in the night: Fireflies and tips on conserving them
Sparks in the night: Fireflies and tips on conserving them
One of the most exciting times of the year is the first appearance of small flashing yellow lights in the evenings. The arrival of fireflies or...
developing hazelnuts
Read article: Hazelnuts: A native plant is a new crop for Illinois
Hazelnuts: A native plant is a new crop for Illinois
You’ve likely heard of hazelnuts, perhaps even used them in some delightful dessert or savory dishes and garnishes. If you give my children a choice...

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Could 4-H shooting sports be the right fit for your child?
Marshall, Ill. - Illinois 4-H focuses on programs that develop youth as individuals and responsible citizens. The Clark County 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example and is hosting a fall enrollment meeting and group meal on Monday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting...
Bats’ midnight snacks reveal clues for managing endangered species
URBANA, Ill. – How do we bring threatened and endangered animals back from the brink? The task is never easy or simple, but one thing is undeniably true: If we don’t understand these animals and what they need to survive, we have little chance of success. Saving bats, then, is arguably a...
Discover Monarch butterflies at local festival
It’s time to dust off your wings to attend this year’s Monarch Migration Festival. Rain or shine, the festival is a free and fun learning experience for all ages. Every autumn the North American Monarch butterfly migrates south to Mexico to avoid cold weather and hibernate. In the spring...