Regenerative Agriculture

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summer annual forages growing in a field

Dangers of frosted forages

October 29, 2026

Fall brings on the first frost. This can cause need for management and precautions when grazing certain forages.Sudangrass, sorghum-sudangrass...

Making Every Nutrient Count: Fall Fertilizer Decisions for Productivity, Profitability, and Water Quality

September 28, 2026

Fall fertilizer season brings decisions about when, where, and how much to apply.In...

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 ...

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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...