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Cereal rye emerging through corn stover in a field
Cover crop conversations: Practical management advice
Cover crops and no-till can take some trial and error. In ...
cows grazing a cover crop
Cattle and crops create synergy
Synergy describes two separate systems that when combined, yield more than the sum of the individual systems when they are alone. In my experience,...
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Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers
Raising and showing livestock may seem like a niche skill set, but in reality it offers a long list of life skills, character development, and...
A group of black and white Simmental cattle standing in a pasture on a cloudy day.
Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
The annual Orr Beef Research Center Field Day will take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The meeting will be held at the new Ag Sciences...
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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
4-H'ers present their beef for judging
Champaign County 4-H animal shows celebrate youth achievement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - The Champaign County 4-H dog, horse, and livestock shows highlight the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of local 4-H members. Throughout the shows, exhibitors demonstrated the results of months of care, training, and preparation while showcasing their animal husbandry skills...
4-H'ers present their swine
County 4-H Livestock Show celebrates youth achievement
Gilman, Ill - Iroquois County 4-H livestock exhibitors demonstrated outstanding dedication, knowledge, and sportsmanship throughout this year's fair, showcasing months of hard work and commitment to caring for their animals. Youth competed in a wide variety of livestock species, including beef,...
2026 Ford County 4-H Livestock Master Showmanship Winner
Ford County 4-H Livestock Show celebrates youth achievement
 MELVIN, Ill. - The Ford County 4-H Livestock Show highlighted the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of local 4-H members as they exhibited swine, beef, poultry, and rabbits. Throughout the show, exhibitors demonstrated the results of months of care, training, and preparation...
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