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Events

2025 Ewing Agronomy Field Day

July 24, 2025

County

Franklin

Youth Crop Scouting Competition

August 4, 2025

Blog Posts

Rows of healthy corn extend all the way to the horizon with some mature trees visible on the border at the left and right.

An Overview of Agriculture Conditions - May 2025

July 7, 2025

The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank reported on the current economic conditions and trends in the northern two-thirds of Illinois and Indiana, southern...

Aerial view of barely emerged plants in farm field. Several trees and a building sit on a strip of land at the edge.

Preparing to Field Scout with your Farm Drone

July 3, 2025

Farm drones can be valuable in helping farmers keep an eye on their crops through the growing season. The farmer can carry out tasks efficiently and...

Sunshine peeks through large clouds over thick dust, which shrouds a country road running between two farm fields.

Getting dust to settle, stay on Illinois farmland

June 13, 2025

As another large dust storm impacted Illinois in May, the conversation and questions continue about why and how to get the dust to settle...

Beautiful native wildflowers bloom in the foreground, and a family farm with mature trees are visible in the background.

Understanding Illinois Farmland Property Taxes

May 23, 2025

Understanding Illinois property tax calculations is complex and confusing. Properties such as personal residences are taxed based on fair market...

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News Releases

A green tractor pulls a seated trailer full of people around a farm tour

June 26, 2025

Agronomy Days at Illinois continue with research tours, field days, and more
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Agronomy Days series officially kicked off in May, providing Illinois farmers with the opportunity to discover the latest agronomic...

A high tunnel with crops growing inside of it.

June 18, 2025

Explore sustainable farming through high tunnel production and integrated pest management
SIMPSON, Ill. – More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to extend their growing season, increase crop diversity, achieve higher yields, and improve quality. Learn about high tunnel production and how research studies on biological insect control are benefiting both the...

May 15, 2025

Farmland values showing mixed signals
HAVANA, Ill. - Farmland values began to soften in late 2024. With decreasing farm profits in 2023 and 2024, farmland values held firm until the last quarter of 2024. This was the consensus of professional farm managers at the 2025 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends Conference held in...

May 21, 2025

Understanding Illinois farmland property taxes
HAVANA, Ill - Understanding Illinois property tax calculations is complex and confusing. Properties such as personal residences are taxed based on fair market value. The State of Illinois assesses farmland based on the agricultural use value rather than the farm market value. Based...

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Videos

Farm Management: Pre-plant Spraying

Before the seed goes in the ground, farmers spray the ground. For this particular filed the farm is using 28% nitrogen and a preplant herbicide. Thanks to technology, the farmer can utilize GPS and other onboard technology to better control the amount of spray being used.