Fluddles Movie Showing in Champaign, IL
Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green Street, ChampaignFLUDDLES chronicles the wildlife of Illinois's agricultural wetlands. Sometimes simply described as “big puddles,” fluddles appear in the spring and fall and provide habitat and forage for a diversity of waterfowl and shorebird species. The film was produced and directed by Bob Dolgan of Turnstone Strategies. Dolgan has also produced two Illinois-based films, Monty and…
Fluddles Movie Showing in Will County, IL
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 W Walnut Lane, ChannahonFLUDDLES chronicles the wildlife of Illinois's agricultural wetlands. Sometimes simply described as “big puddles,” fluddles appear in the spring and fall and provide habitat and forage for a diversity of waterfowl and shorebird species. The film was produced and directed by Bob Dolgan of Turnstone Strategies. Dolgan has also produced two Illinois-based films, Monty and…
Save the Date! Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers
Join University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership for "Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers" on Tuesday, June 25 from 9am - 2:30pm in Galesburg, IL. Four Illinois farmers will share why they decided to implement edge-of-field practices on their land, what benefits they are seeing on…
Midwest Solar Expo
DES Convention Center 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, ILThe Midwest Solar Expo is the premier conference in the region focusing on solar and clean energy business and is designed to bolster the thriving clean energy market in the Midwest. This annual gathering attracts over 700 attendees and features more than 80 speakers, bringing together a diverse group of industry leaders from various sectors to promote…
Adaptation in Action Spring Webinar
In the face of a changing climate, Minnesotans are responding with innovative and collective efforts. Join us for conversations with change-makers about climate adaptation challenges facing the Midwest and beyond.
Small Grains Field Day
This a research focused field day at the University of Illinois South Farm. Participants will tour experiments and learn about how varieties of wheat and oats are developed. The event will run until 12:30pm, followed by a BBQ until 3:30pm.
Current status of US soil test phosphorus and potassium recommendations and analytical methods
Fertilizer recommendations have primarily been developed by land-grant universities with only limited coordination among institutions. This has resulted in discrepancies in recommended soil sampling protocols, analytical methods, and fertilizer recommendations at similar soil nutrient levels. A national survey was developed to determine the status of soil testing and fertility work in the United States to…
Third Annual Field Festival at Riggs Beer Company
This is an informal event to learn and talk about small grains including wheat, barley, oats, triticale, and kernza.
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
VirtualThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring two webinars designed to help farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation and how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement that plan.…
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
Zoom WebinarThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to assist farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation. This program run approximately an hour and will be presented live via Zoom at 10 AM on June 5, 2024.…
CTIC – Conservation in Action Tour 2024
This year’s theme, “Diversity in Conservation,” promises to showcase cutting-edge practices, people and technologies that are transforming agriculture and sustainability. We’ll be focusing on the fascinating worlds of rice, cotton and more and how they’re being reshaped by innovation. This tour is your chance to witness firsthand the remarkable strides being made in sustainable agriculture.…