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Andrew Margenot
Peoria Agronomy Summit brings research-driven insights to Central Illinois farmers
The 2026 Peoria Agronomy Summit welcomed more than 50 growers, ag professionals, and land owners to Illinois Central...
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Understanding corn yield loss from wet conditions and storm damage
Of all the risks that crop producers in central Illinois contend with during the growing season, weather is often the most unpredictable and costly....
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The role of the soil microbiome in reducing nutrient loss
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The USMCA review and its impact on central Illinois agriculture
In two previous blog posts, I discussed the importance of international trade for agricultural producers in central...
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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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Extension to Host Cover Crop Management Program
LENA, Ill.--Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend "Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management", an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision‑making.Building on introductory cover crop programming offered last year, this event is...
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Illinois farm cash rent trends remain steady for most in 2026
PEORIA, Ill. - Illinois farmers and landowners have completed their farm lease negotiations for the 2026 production year. Forecasts indicate farmers will endure a fourth year in a row of operational losses. However, government payments have lessened this impact, and because each farm is...
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Videos
Cover Crop Conversations, Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois discuss how they use cover crops in their operations as part of this recorded presentation coordinated in part by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Hear how they have incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned...

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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
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