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Farmers should consider using enhanced crop insurance coverage in 2025 to protect profits
Currently, budgets for corn and soybean production by Illinois Farmers is projected to be below breakeven on profitability.  University of...
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State of U.S. agriculture 2024: Key findings and future trends, part two
This post is the second in a two-part series analyzing a United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) report on the...
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State of U.S. Agriculture 2024: Key Findings and Future Trends, Part One
The agricultural landscape in the United States is constantly evolving, and understanding the current state of farm and ranch operations is crucial...
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Navigating Cash Rents in 2025: Insights and Best Practices, Part Two
This is the second post of a two-part blog series exploring cash rents for 2025. Part One described what a cash rent agreement is, the different...
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Farmers share how to keep valuable soil in fields
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. — When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil...
University of Illinois Extension’s Commercial Agriculture Educator, Kevin Brooks, presenting his seminar on “Planning Farm Succession.”
Farmland Owners Conference attracts over 220 attendees from 7 states
OGLESBY, Ill. – The 2024 Farmland Owners Conference held on November 28th, left attendees inspired, informed, and empowered.  The event, held at Illinois Valley Community College, brought together over 220 landowners, agribusiness representatives, and industry experts to discuss the latest...
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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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