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Combine harvesting corn
Read article: The agronomics of N, P, & K
The agronomics of N, P, & K
As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (...
Farmers talking during a panel discussion in Knox County.
Read article: Edge-of-field considerations: A farmer perspective
Edge-of-field considerations: A farmer perspective
Edge-of-field practices help reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term farm sustainability. A farmer panel hosted in...
Corn stalks
Read article: Beyond the monoculture: Why we need biodiversity in agriculture
Beyond the monoculture: Why we need biodiversity in agriculture
Driving through the country this time of year, you’re likely to see two things: corn and soybeans.  In 2023, 11.2 million acres of land in...
IVCC Plot Sign
Read article: Extension + IVCC Research Plots update
Extension + IVCC Research Plots update
The growing season is underway at the University of Illinois Extension + Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture Research and Demonstration...

News Releases

corn field with young plants in early spring
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit to be held January 29
Freeport, IL---Every growing season, corn and soybean producers have to make numerous management decisions that affect their bottom line. And as agriculture technology and research advance at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest recommendations. To provide...

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John Jones

Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist