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Dangers of frosted forages
Fall brings on the first frost. This can cause need for management and precautions when grazing certain forages.Sudangrass, sorghum-sudangrass...
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Tips for weaning beef calves
Here are a few strategies that are easily deployed to lower stress at weaning time.Use good stockmanship when handling cattle....
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Cover crop conversations: when to seed a cover crop
When it comes to seeding cover crops, timing matters, but the right timing can look different depending on where you farm and what you are trying to...
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Cover crop conversations: Practical management advice
Cover crops and no-till can take some trial and error. In ...
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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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Students explore many sides of agriculture at Ag Awareness Day
OREGON, Ill.— On September 3 and 4, 368 students from seven area schools gathered at the Ogle County Fairgrounds for Ag Awareness Day, an educational event designed to introduce students to the different aspects of agriculture and its importance in everyday life. Hosted by University...
Celebrating Excellence: Area 4-H Youth Shine at Show of Champions
4-H members from across Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties recently showcased their outstanding project work at the annual 4-H Show of Champions. This end-of-season event brings together youth exhibitors who earned top honors at their local county 4-H shows, including...
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Sunflower Showmanship Contest Shines at the Illinois State Fair
Springfield, IL-On August 15, youth of all ages and abilities took center stage at the Illinois State Fair Coliseum. In the first-ever Sunflower Show, modeled after the No Limits Livestock Shows, Special Olympics Athletes were paired with a volunteer mentor to introduce them to...
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