Crops

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2025 Ewing Agronomy Field Day

July 24, 2025

County

Franklin

Youth Crop Scouting Competition

August 4, 2025

Blog Posts

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...

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Tips for Farm Financial Record Keeping

April 16, 2025

Keeping good financial records is vital for the farm's long-term success. Farm records can get neglected by most farmers who prefer to be out on the...

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A look at USDA Prospective Plantings Report – March 31, 2025

April 3, 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the estimated acres for corn and soybeans to be planted. The report indicates a...

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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

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April 28, 2025

Summer Twilight Series continues the tradition of learning and connection with local growers
SIMPSON, Ill. - For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, educators, and community members together to explore the diversity and innovation of local agriculture. Now in its tenth year, Illinois Extension is proud to continue...

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April 1, 2025

Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competition
URBANA, Ill. — For youth looking towards a career in agriculture, specifically within the agronomy sector, the Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition with University of...

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March 21, 2025

Choosing your farm financial records software
HAVANA, Ill. - Improving farm efficiency is vital in today’s farming world. Keeping track of your farm financial records and being able to report the results with ease helps the farmer to improve operational efficiency.  Selecting the right software for record keeping is vital.Just...

March 17, 2025

Farmland owners search for best uses for old pole barns
HAVANA, Ill. - Older machine sheds built in the 1970s dot the Illinois farm landscape. Are these old sheds worth keeping and using as rental buildings? The challenge is that many old pole sheds are in bad shape and too small for modern farm equipment. These sheds are expensive to maintain and...

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Videos

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.