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Black cutworm in corn: Identification, impact, and control strategies, part one

May 2, 2025

Corn is a cornerstone of agriculture in Illinois, playing a vital role in both the state's economy and the livelihoods of its farmers. As planting...

Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation

April 22, 2025

Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In ...

Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives

March 28, 2025

In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-...

A tractor pulling a planter across a field.

Seeds of success: Preparing and planting for peak yields, part two

March 28, 2025

This post is the second of a two-part series on preparations for the upcoming planting season in Central Illinois. With Spring officially underway,...

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News Releases

a guy in a field of yellow brown eyes susans with a field of corn in the background

January 13, 2025

Farmer leads the way in environmental conservation efforts
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Commercial row-crop agriculture and environmental conservation are not mutually exclusive. While large-scale farming operations can sometimes have negative environmental impacts, many farmers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices that promote biodiversity and...

corn field with young plants in early spring

November 27, 2024

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit to be held January 29
Freeport, IL---Every growing season, corn and soybean producers have to make numerous management decisions that affect their bottom line. And as agriculture technology and research advance at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest recommendations. To provide...

September 12, 2024

The legacy of corn nitrogen fertilizer: Study shows lengthy impact in tile drained systems
URBANA, Ill. — Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove excess water from crop fields. But water isn’t the only thing flowing through tile drains. Nitrogen moves along with soil water into drainage ditches, streams...

Up close view of a brown marmorated stink bug on a green leaf.

July 16, 2024

New online agriculture course grows skills in identifying corn, soybean field insects
URBANA, Ill. — One thing is for sure, if there is a farm field, insects will visit it. Having the skills to identify insects inhabiting crop fields across the Midwest improves one’s ability to identify and effectively manage insect pests while avoiding unnecessary interventions that may...

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Videos

Farm Management: Planting Two Corn Varieties at the Same Time

Ride along with Kevin Brooks as he interviews the farmer as he plants two different varieties of corn at the same time. There are many factors that go into making that decision: weather, insect, production, yield.

Connect with Kevin Brooks, Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and...