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Read article: Growing summer annual forages
Growing summer annual forages
With poor profitability projections on most row crop budgets, planting summer annual forages and using forage mixes for grazing should be considered...
New Grain Facility and Livestock Manual
Read article: Grain Facility and Livestock Manuals revised, tests offered online
Grain Facility and Livestock Manuals revised, tests offered online
The Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program Grain Facility (SP39-8) and Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program Livestock (SP39-15) Manuals...
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Read article: Early spring grazing management tips
Early spring grazing management tips
Turning cows out on immature forages can have consequences. If forages are overgrazed early, permanent damage to grass stands can lower yields and...
Calf in snowy weather
Read article: When do cows feel the cold?
When do cows feel the cold?
With winter weather and cold temperatures setting in, it is time to talk about when cows feel the cold. The big factors that determine the lower...

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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-...
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Livestock Showmanship Clinic held at Fulton County Fairgrounds
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Earlybird Nutrition, in partnership with Fulton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee and Fulton County 4-H, hosted a free Livestock Showmanship Clinic for all interested youth on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown. Robyn Hendel, Grant...
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Livestock Showmanship Clinic to be held
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - EarlyBird Nutrition, in partnership with Fulton County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee, and Fulton County 4-H, will host a free Livestock Showmanship Clinic for all interested youth on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, located at 1325...

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