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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 (...
Farmers talking during a panel discussion in Knox County.
Read article: Edge-of-field considerations: A farmer perspective
Edge-of-field considerations: A farmer perspective
Edge-of-field practices help reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term farm sustainability. A farmer panel hosted in...
Corn plants in front of grain silos
Read article: Data Intensive Farm Management
Data Intensive Farm Management
With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way researchers and...
tractor pulling implement preparing the soil
Read article: Using the USDA cash rent surveys for determining the "going rate"
Using the USDA cash rent surveys for determining the "going rate"
The number one question I receive is, “What is the going rate for cash rent?” Most landowners are seeking an average to charge a farmer for the use...

News Releases

corn field with young plants in early spring
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...

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...

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Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist