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Read article: Farm Estate Planning Series
Farm Estate Planning Series
Quick Tips for Farm Estate PlanningStudies have shown that fewer than 20 percent of farm families have an effective estate...
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Read article: IRS Provisions for Excess Fertility Deductions on Purchased Farmland and Ranchland
IRS Provisions for Excess Fertility Deductions on Purchased Farmland and Ranchland
-This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice.Recent attention has been given to farmland and...
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Read article: An Overview of Agriculture Conditions - May 2025
An Overview of Agriculture Conditions - May 2025
The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank reported on the current economic conditions and trends in the northern two-thirds of Illinois and Indiana, southern...
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Read article: Preparing to Field Scout with your Farm Drone
Preparing to Field Scout with your Farm Drone
Farm drones can be valuable in helping farmers keep an eye on their crops through the growing season. The farmer can carry out tasks efficiently and...

News Releases

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Farmland values showing mixed signals
HAVANA, Ill. - Farmland values began to soften in late 2024. With decreasing farm profits in 2023 and 2024, farmland values held firm until the last quarter of 2024. This was the consensus of professional farm managers at the 2025 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends Conference held in...
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Understanding Illinois farmland property taxes
HAVANA, Ill - Understanding Illinois property tax calculations is complex and confusing. Properties such as personal residences are taxed based on fair market value. The State of Illinois assesses farmland based on the agricultural use value rather than the farm market value. Based...

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Farm Management: Pre-plant Spraying

Before the seed goes in the ground, farmers spray the ground. For this particular filed the farm is using 28% nitrogen and a preplant herbicide. Thanks to technology, the farmer can utilize GPS and other onboard technology to better control the amount of spray being used.

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Germάn Bolero

Germάn Bollero

Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences