Regenerative Agriculture

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Cover crop conversations: when to seed a cover crop

September 21, 2026

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...

Cereal rye emerging through corn stover in a field

Cover crop conversations: Practical management advice

August 24, 2026

Cover crops and no-till can take some trial and error. In ...

Cattle and crops create synergy

August 24, 2026

Synergy describes two separate systems that when combined, yield more than the sum of the individual systems when they are alone. In my experience,...

Cover crop conversations: Profitability, soil health, and yield

July 22, 2026

When evaluating cover crops, many conversations begin with one question: Are they profitable? In...

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Overhead drone footage of a crew installing drainage pipe down the center of a farm field plot.

July 24, 2026

Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
URBANA, Ill. — A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup — with 64 one-acre plots, each...

February 9, 2026

Extension Offers Conserving Your Land and Legacy Series This Spring
LENA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and...