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Data Driven Solutions from the Field
Data Driven Solutions from the Field
Join the conversation on soybean production, cover crop management, and fertilizer applications. Plus, watch a demo with the EarthSense AI robot. Lunch will be provided and CCA credits will be offered at this event. Speakers: Dr. Rachel Vann, NC State University Soybean Extension Specialist Dennis Bowman, University of Illinois Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist Abigail Peterson, CCA,…
Illinois Cover Crop Initiative Cover Crop Field Day
Illinois Cover Crop Initiative Cover Crop Field Day
The Illinois Cover Crop Initiative will be hosting a field day on nutrient efficiency, weed suppression, and pest management to increase productivity on your farm. RSVP to Marilyn Thompson at marilyn.thompson@il.nacdnet.net, Cheryl Houghlan at cheryl.houghlan@il.ncadnet.net or call (618) 357-6016 x3. When: Thursday, August 8, 2024 Where: VFH Hall - 511 VFW St., Coulterville, IL
Future Proof Your Farm: ISAP’s 2024 Risk Management Conference
Future Proof Your Farm: ISAP’s 2024 Risk Management Conference
The 2024 Risk Management Conference will consist of three, 1.5 hour webinar sessions on August 1st, 8th, and 15th from 9AM-10:30AM. The conference is designed to help farmers and advisors think beyond the management of next season, instead focusing on long-term, developing threats to farm status quo and how conservation practice adoption can mitigate that…
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Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
This interactive no-lecture, professionally facilitated workshop gives you the opportunity to heat new perspectives, ask questions that matter to you, connect with others about real operational challenges and success, reflect, and identify your own next steps. Hosted by Fishers & Farmers Partnership and Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition
5 events,
Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
This interactive no-lecture, professionally facilitated workshop gives you the opportunity to heat new perspectives, ask questions that matter to you, connect with others about real operational challenges and success, reflect, and identify your own next steps. Hosted by Fishers & Farmers Partnership and Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition
Edwards SWCD 2024 Field Day
Edwards SWCD 2024 Field Day
Advances in soil science with Anna Herzberger of GROWMARK, drone demonstrations by S&K Aerial Solutions, and cover crops. With Edwards FB, Wabash Valley Service Coop and American Farmland Trust. Lunch provided by Wabash Valley Service Company. RSVP by calling 618-445-3615 or send an email to Ecswcd18@outlook.com
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Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
Watershed Leaders Network Workshop
This interactive no-lecture, professionally facilitated workshop gives you the opportunity to heat new perspectives, ask questions that matter to you, connect with others about real operational challenges and success, reflect, and identify your own next steps. Hosted by Fishers & Farmers Partnership and Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition
Natural Areas Conservation in Illinois Webinar
Natural Areas Conservation in Illinois Webinar
The 2024 Extension Forestry Webinar Series includes a different weekly presentation each Wednesday at 2:00 pm Central starting on July 31th. You can choose to sign up for any or all of them! Virtual sessions are 1-hour in length, open to the public, and free to attend. ISA Continuing Education credits have been applied for.…
3 events,
Summer Farm Tour 2024
Summer Farm Tour 2024
Come tour an ag tile-treatment constructed wetland and field sites utilizing conservation practices such as no-till/strip-till, cover crops, nutrient management. You will also hear from U of I researcher Dr. Zhongjie Yu on the "Effects of tillage, fertilizer placement, and winter cover crops on nutrient losses."
Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association Drainage Workshop
Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association Drainage Workshop
Join Illinois LICA and it’s conservation partners for the latest information on the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (ILNLRS), a deep dive on edge of field practices (EOF) for tile drainage treatment, government and private cost share opportunities, WOTUS, and jurisdictional wetlands and determination information. Contractors will also learn about the business opportunities associated with…
Summer Farm Tour
Summer Farm Tour
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a summer farm tour Tuesday, Aug. 27. The tour kicks off at the Saunemin Community Building, 70 North St., with registration and coffee at 8 a.m., followed by a program starting 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Tours include an ag tile-treatment constructed wetland and…
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Nutrient Stewardship Field Day – Cook County Farm Bureau
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day – Cook County Farm Bureau
For 2024, IFB and MWRD, as well as partners from Cook County Farm Bureau (CFB), University of Illinois (U of I), and others are joining at a greenhouse and specialty crop operation for a field day focused on highlighting research and resources that are being developed to support agricultural producers of all types. Join us…
Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands
Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands
The 2024 Extension Forestry Webinar Series includes a different weekly presentation each Wednesday at 2:00 pm Central starting on July 31th. You can choose to sign up for any or all of them! Virtual sessions are 1-hour in length, open to the public, and free to attend. ISA Continuing Education credits have been applied for.…
Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion
Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion
Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers! Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s successes and failures and plans for the coming season. This event will be an opportunity for growers to network, share ideas, and problem solve about the challenges and…
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LaSalle County Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
LaSalle County Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Date: August 29, 2024 Location: Oak Ridge Golf Club, La Salle, IL RSVP by August 23rd to LaSalle CFB by calling (815) 433-0371
Soil Health Field Day
Soil Health Field Day
The Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI) will be hosting a field day on soil science, cover strategies with cover crops in a corn/soybean system, followed by a farmer panel. RSVP: Send an email to lasalleswcd@gmail.com or call (815) 433-0551 x3
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