From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Seedlings and cover crops are springing into action
With all seeds ordered and in hand, pepper seeds were germinated and potted up into flats during the second and third weeks of February respectively...
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Winter weather not effecting cover crops in high tunnel
The last month or so has provided some time to catch our breath and think about the upcoming growing season. Most of the seeds and supplies have been...
High tunnels extend growing season and benefit farming operations
SIMPSON, Ill. - More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to extend their growing season, increase crop diversity, achieve higher yields, and improve quality. However, high tunnels come with unique challenges, including deciding on the layout and structural design, which...
