University of Illinois Extension

Events (2)

Pesticide Applicator License Testing

9:30 AM - noon

Mon, 03/15/2021 - 12:00

8425 Katie Road, Clinton

Tractor applying pesticide to field

2021 Testing ONLY Private Applicator Restricted Use in Will Co

8:30am-3:30 pm

Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:00

100 Manhattan Road Joliet IL 60433

farmer applying pesticide to field

Blog Posts (17)

Local Extension Offices Provide Important Support for Pesticide Safety Education Program

Stack of training manuals

Crop disease forecast for 2021

hands holding a telescope looking to the future

Virtual Field Days Coming to a Screen Near You

mobile phone screen with an image of a corn and soybean field and a person in the field saying "hello"

Sulfur Deficiency in Corn

Corn with yellow strips

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

agriculture

Feedback on COVID-19 Impacts Requested from Farmers and Agribusiness

female farmer standing in agricultural field talking on cell phone

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

aerial view of a combine harvesting corn

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

red tractor pulling tillage implement behind, tilling a field

Farmers, have you checked your stored grain lately?

$Pile of stored grain corn$

Learn how to use your farm data effectively and efficiently

hands holding an electronic tablet in a wheat field

Upcoming Commercial Agriculture Extension Programming in the New Year

soybean field with corn field behind it. plants are green, likely mid-season. Lush. Vibrant blue sky with fluffy clouds.

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 (50)

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 (6)

Talon M. Becker

Talon M. Becker

Extension Educator, Commercial Agriculture

N. Dennis Bowman

N. Dennis Bowman

Interim Assistant Dean Agriculture and Natural Resources

Zachary Grant

Zachary Grant

Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Nathan Johanning

Nathan Johanning

Extension Educator, Commercial Agriculture

Marilyn Kemmerer

Marilyn Kemmerer

Program Coordinator, Ag and Natural Resources - Lee County

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Program Coordinator, Ag and Natural Resources - Whiteside County