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Read article: Risk management patterns across the United States
Risk management patterns across the United States
Whether we know it or not, we take risks daily, sometimes even multiple times a day. Think about it; have you ever weighed the consequences of...
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Read article: Farm Drainage Series Part 6: Repairing and Maintaining Farm Tile Systems
Farm Drainage Series Part 6: Repairing and Maintaining Farm Tile Systems
This article is not to be construed as legal advice. Consult with your legal advisor before entering tile agreements.Contractors design...
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Read article: Land values and cash rents in central Illinois
Land values and cash rents in central Illinois
Agriculture is an ever-changing endeavor. Whether it's fluctuating commodity markets, changes in input prices, or uncertainties in government...
A tile contractor uses a backhoe loader to aid installation of a large tile main, with dirt road on left and farm field on the right.
Read article: Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
This article is not to be construed as legal advice. Consult with your legal advisor before entering tile agreements.Installing the...

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Extension assists farmers to navigate the challenging farm economy
HAVANA, Ill. - For the past decade, farm profits have been highly volatile making farm business planning difficult. Grain prices have been all over the board — down, up, and back down. Input costs have also been unstable. These and many other factors can create a lot of stress for producers....

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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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