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Read article: Farm Estate Planning Series: You Need a Solid Farm Estate Plan
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...
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Read article: Using corn plants to make better fertilizer decisions
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...
Andrew Margenot
Read article: Peoria Agronomy Summit brings research-driven insights to Central Illinois farmers
Peoria Agronomy Summit brings research-driven insights to Central Illinois farmers
The 2026 Peoria Agronomy Summit welcomed more than 50 growers, ag professionals, and land owners to Illinois Central...
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Read article: Understanding corn yield loss from wet conditions and storm damage
Understanding corn yield loss from wet conditions and storm damage
Of all the risks that crop producers in central Illinois contend with during the growing season, weather is often the most unpredictable and costly....

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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
Germάn Bolero

Germάn Bollero

Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences