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National Cover Crop Summit
Since 2019, thousands of people from around the world have attended the online National Cover Crop Summit to discover proven, practical strategies in use by foremost cover crop experts. The National Cover Crop Summit will return March 18-20, 2025, with another can’t-miss lineup of today’s most successful cover cropper adopters, researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing and …
Read MoreTerminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather
Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council for a webinar on “Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather” on Wednesday March 19 at 9:30E/8:30C. Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Professor of Weed Science, will discuss the basics of cover crop termination with an emphasis on cereal rye for the Midwest. We will also review alternative termination plans when spring weather doesn’t cooperate, and …
Read MoreWomen in Ag Events: DuPage and Kane Co
American Farmland Trust and McHenry Co. Conservation District will host the upcoming “Women in Ag Event Series” in Kane & DuPage Co. focused on soil health and farmland succession planning in Spring 2025. These gatherings include interactive discussions, sharing resources, and connecting with local women farmers. Snacks and refreshments provided by local foods caterer. Here is the schedule for the …
Read MoreEndangered Species Act Grower Workshop
LaSalle County Farm BureauThe Endangered Species Act, passed decades ago, aims to protect our nation’s endangered and threatened species. Recently, advocacy by environmental groups, enabled by this legislation, has driven changes to the environmental policy that will impact Illinois farmers’ access to key crop protection tools. The Herbicide Strategy, finalized in August 2024, and the recent proposed decision by the US Fish and …
Read MoreCultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm
Lawrence County Extension OfficeWhen it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations panel discussion in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Local farmers will tell the story of soil loss on their farms and share worthwhile insights …
Read MoreNutrient Stewardship Grant: Economic and Ecological Agriculture
Will-South Cook SWCD OfficeWill County Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to educating farmers and lay-people alike regarding issues facing the agriculture industry. Nutrient stewardship and sound farming economics are critical to a thriving farming industry. Join us to learn more about nutrient strategy/research and potential impacts of biosolids. Lunch is provided. RSVP by Monday, March 24th to Will CFB by …
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