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A tile plow attached to a tractor.
Using tile drainage as a crop management tool
Central Illinois and the Midwest region more broadly is responsible for growing much of the key crops that drive the U.S. agricultural economy....
Soybeans growing in cover crop stubble.
Maximizing cover crop benefits through proper management
Crop producers in central Illinois have a wide range of management decisions to make throughout the year. This leads to a series of often difficult...
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Farm Estate Planning Series: You Need a Solid Farm Estate Plan
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal or tax advice.In the past decade, more...
A corn field with clouds in the sky.
Using corn plants to make better fertilizer decisions
Illinois grain producers face a series of difficult and complex decisions each growing season. All these decisions can have a major impact on yields...
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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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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
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