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2021 Conservation Cropping Seminars!
Join the 2021 Illinois Conservation Cropping Seminars webinar series on January 20th, 28th, and February 4th! Don’t miss information about ways farmers like yourself can improve soil health, learn about cover crops, remain profitable—and even more marketable—by using sustainable techniques that build up natural resilience to weather extremes, pests, and weeds. Learn from educators, researchers, experts, and local Illinois farmers! …
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Basic Illinois Location (Online)2020 Summit Agenda Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will be an entirely virtual experience. With high-profile industry keynotes, 20+ expert speakers on the mainstage and dozens of breakout sessions hosted by industry leaders, the Sustainable Agriculture Summit offers two days of dynamic programming to advance the most important conversations in food and …
Read MoreTillage Benchmarks for Corn in Illinois
A recent University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign report posted to FarmdocDaily highlights the financial benefit of reducing tillage based on data gathered from the 300+ farmers enrolled in Illinois Corn Growers Precision Conservation Management Program. [button text=”Read Full Report” link=”https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2020/10/tillage-benchmarks-for-corn-in-illinois.html” style=”default” size=”normal” target=”_self” display=”inline” icon=”no”]
Read MoreIllinois Monarch Project – Summit Events
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Monarch Summit We’re going virtual! Join us for a series of virtual engagement events to launch the implementation phase of the Illinois Monarch Action Plan. About the Illinois Monarch Project: Over the past 20 years, the eastern monarch population has faced a significant decline in migratory habitat. The Illinois Monarch Project collaborates with public and private partners, in addition to …
Read MoreFarmers needed for $4 million conservation innovation grant
A University of Illinois research team, led by Agricultural and Consumer Economics Professor David Bullock, received a $4 million award from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement on-farm conservation practices. The U of I project is entitled “Improving the Economic and Ecological Sustainability of US Crop Production through On-Farm Precision Experimentation.” In collaboration with Washington State University’s Extension Program and cotton, corn, soy, and wheat producers, …
Read MoreFarm Leasing 101 Practical Legal Advice for Illinois Farmers & Landowners
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Working out a fair farmland lease in Illinois doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can protect your interests and be the foundation for a successful, sustainable farming relationship. Through this interactive and in-depth workshop for both farmers and farmland owners, you will gain the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to create a strong, practical lease and use …
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