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Blog Posts (24)

Protect your future soybean yield by season-long scouting

Corn tar spot disease monitoring in Illinois

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Pollinators in soybean production- Are you in the know?

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Soybean Disease Management: Back to Basics

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In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Susan Ogwal

ISP Scholar Susan Ogwal in front of tractor at farm progress show

Adjust crop management practices in response to increased input prices

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What about a flexible cash rent lease

Corn fields near Royal, Illinois. Author: Daniel Schwen. Licensing: GFDL. Original cropped.

Local Extension offices provide important support for Pesticide Safety Education Program

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Crop disease forecast for 2021

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Virtual Field Days Coming to a Screen Near You

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Sulfur deficiency in corn can lead to lower yields

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It's time to think about corn nematodes

corn seedlings

Sub-Freezing Spring Temperatures and Crops

How cold is too cold for my crop?

Commercial Ag Webinar Series

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Feedback on COVID-19 Impacts Requested from Farmers and Agribusiness

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Opportunities for on-farm research in 2020 with University of Illinois

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University conducting focus group on conservation practices in the Flint/Henderson watershed- looking for participants

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Farmers, have you checked your stored grain lately?

$Pile of stored grain corn$

Learn how to use your farm data effectively and efficiently

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Upcoming Commercial Agriculture Extension Programming in the New Year

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Chelsea Harbach becomes commercial agriculture educator at research center

Considerations for grain storage after the 2019 growing season

corn seeds, soybean seeds, and grain storage bins.

Allow me to introduce myself...

Beautiful yellow ears of corn on stalks, Hill & Furrow Blog, Presented by Chelsea Harbach.

What I Do and Why It Matters - Christine Belless

Christine Belless in action

News Releases (93)

Explore agriculture technology to inform the future of digital ag

Agronomy Field Day continues tradition of linking local growers with agricultural professionals

Crop Research Field Day

Local women in agriculture inspired and challenged through Annie’s Project

Aerial applications going full speed ahead this season

Dixon Springs Beef Field Day focuses on costs, water, herd health

New commodity market training inspired by Annie's Project

Growers invited to attend 2022 Ewing Agronomy Field Day

Midwestern hemp database applications open until July 24

How much spring nitrogen to apply? Pre-planting weather may provide a clue

Cover crops not enough to improve soil after decades of continuous corn

Young farmers seek solutions to entry barriers

Rethinking Agronomy Day at U of I means pop-up events and more

Prevent avian flu in your small flock

Farm women are decision makers – Annie’s Project prepares them well

Look to IPT Bull Sale for proven genetic excellence

Midwestern beef production works just as well off pasture

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training offered

Private Pesticide Applicator Testing Dates Announced

Be part of the future of farming, take the Illinois agriculture needs survey

Private applicator/operator in-person test-only sessions scheduled - Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Make informed decisions on the farm with newest field research updates

Incentives added for cover crop planting

Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest

Help save lives, learn how to support mental health in farm, rural communities

Extension welcomes local students back for career field day

Stay up to date on latest ag practices with online, on-demand CropFlix

Mental health matters, learn how to respond when one needs aid

Educators and faculty provide best management practices for local growers at annual field day

Dixon Springs research takes center stage at upcoming forums

Extension names new agriculture outreach leadership

Ewing Demonstration Center to host Agronomy Field Day on July 22

Pesticide rollback removes hundreds of pesticides from future use

Keep pesticides from drifting into unwanted spaces

Hackers attack US meat supply chain

Refining and Expanding Hemp Database

Lessons from Dudley Smith Farm bring research from field to farmers

Hemp growers help new industry grow by joining research project

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference goes virtual on June 9 & 10.

New crop scouting competition tests student field skills

New dairy cattle nutrition, management may improve production, profit

Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference

Planting Time Considerations

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale has near-record year; averages $4,396

Illinois Extension has online and in-person options for Private Pesticide Safety Education Testing

Hemp research a win-win for new Midwestern crop

Stay safe on the farm this planting season

Dream big with expert updates for northern fruit, vegetable farmers

Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice

Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online

2021 Fruit & Vegetable VIRTUAL Conference

CropFlix takes annual crop management conference online with binge-worthy content

Smaller turkeys, lower prices on Thanksgiving menu

Farmdoc Illinois Economic Summit: Farm management guide in difficult times

Make hitting the hay a priority during harvest

Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website

Prevent combine fires this harvest

Farm Update - Cover Crops Sept. 24 at noon

New research database driven by growing hemp industry

Livestock producers invited to USDA outbreak preparedness scenario

Get latest crop updates at virtual Northwestern Illinois research farm field days

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Recognizing and Managing Stress

Farmers struggle with processing plant closures; What COVID-19 means for your dinner table

Get answers to pressing commercial ag questions

Website serves ag, natural resource industries

farmdocDAILY launches webinar series to explore COVID-19 impact on Midwestern agriculture

farmdocDAILY launches webinar series to explore COVID-19 impact on Midwestern agriculture

University of Illinois Extension is cancelling or postponing many events amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ACES NEWS: Illinois Study Shows Universally Positive Effects of Cover Crops on Soil Microbiome

IPT Bull Sale is the Source for Total Performance Genetics

Carroll County FSA Holds ARC/PLC Informational Meetings

Farm Women are Decision Makers – Annie’s Project Prepares Them Well

Conferences Set for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Feb. 4 & 5

Farm Life is Uncontrollable, Know the Warning Signs of Stress

CBD Hemp Harvesting and Processing Summit to take place

Soil and Water Management Seminar offers Continuing Education

Extension Offering Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting February 11

Industrial hemp summit to take place in January

Private PSEP Applicator Testing Dates Announced

Soil and Water Management Webinar for Certified Crop Advisors, Landowners and Farmers

Private Applicator sessions scheduled in Monmouth and Galesburg

Private Applicator Test-only Sessions Scheduled In Pekin, Peoria, and Havana

2019 Illinois Farm Economics Summit dates scheduled for December

Illinois Extension has Resources to help with Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies

University of Illinois requests data from farmers to better understand unique growing year

Drones in Agriculture Program September 30

Resistance for Fusarium head blight is key in integrated disease management strategy for wheat in 2020

Insect monitoring in soybeans: What to look for during pod fill

2019 Montgomery County Yield Survey Results Are In

Extension to Conduct Montgomery County Yield Survey

University of Illinois Extension’s Mercer County office relocates to Viola starting in September

Ewing Agronomy Field Day

Staff (9)

Talon Becker

Talon M. Becker

Commercial Agriculture Educator

N. Dennis Bowman

N. Dennis Bowman

Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist

Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader

Rachel Curry

Rachel Curry

Watershed Quality Outreach Associate

Zachary Grant

Zachary Grant

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator

Nathan Johanning

Nathan Johanning

Extension Educator, Commercial Agriculture

Marilyn Kemmerer

Marilyn Kemmerer

Lee County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Whiteside County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Daryle Wragge

Daryle Wragge

Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator