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Farm Finance Series: The farm market value balance sheet
As the Midwest agriculture sector faces another year of low profits, farmers need to take a closer look at their farm balance sheet, which is a...
Agricultural wetland
35 years of USDA wetland restoration
Wetlands do a lot of work. In Episode 78 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois agricultural economist...
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Tariffs, trade, and central Illinois: Inside a Supreme Court case
Among the many topics making headlines in 2025, agricultural trade policy has been one of the most discussed and impactful for agricultural producers...
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Farm finance series: The current situation and a look at history
With lower grain prices, higher interest rates, and increased production costs, some farms are facing a challenging financial situation. According to...
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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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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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Gracie Schleef

Gracie Schleef

Ford-Iroquois Counties 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
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