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Agroforestry implemented on a rolling landscape
Read article: Branching out: Agroforestry’s role in reducing nutrient loss
Branching out: Agroforestry’s role in reducing nutrient loss
A man's hands and foot are visible as he kneels and sifts through soil.  Chemical symbols like P-Phosphorus and K-Potassium are layered onto the soil image.
Read article: Farmland Owner Series: IRS provisions for excess fertility deductions on purchased farmland and ranchland
Farmland Owner Series: IRS provisions for excess fertility deductions on purchased farmland and ranchland
-This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice.Recent attention has been given to farmland and...
A field with corn stalks and cover crops.
Read article: Exploring the economics of agricultural conservation practices
Exploring the economics of agricultural conservation practices
Agricultural producers across Central Illinois and the United States face numerous challenges and pressures on their operations. These can include...
Aerial view of various farm fields with road running diagonally inbetween.
Read article: Farmland Owner Series: Farmland Values Showing Mixed Signals
Farmland Owner Series: Farmland Values Showing Mixed Signals
Farmland values began to soften in late 2024. With decreasing farm profits in 2023 and 2024, farmland values held firm until the last quarter of 2024...

News Releases

A gardener planting a flower with the Master Gardener logo.
Spring into Gardening Conference prepares gardeners for growing season
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike are invited to the sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference. This year's program is Saturday, March 14, in Charleston. Enjoy a day filled with gardening advice, creative ideas, and hands-on guidance. Expert-led...

Videos

Vermicomposting - Turning Leftovers into Soil

When we are asked to describe an ocean, forest, desert, or even our backyard we can give a pretty clear description about what one might find there. When asked what is under the ground, we tend to be unsure and it becomes clear how little we know about what is below our own backyards. Worms come...