Precision Conservation: Increasing Profitability and Conservation on Your Farm
Have you ever wondered when it’s best to remove portions of your field from crop production? Farm-specific ag data can pinpoint marginal areas of your farm where it costs more to grow a crop than what you’ll earn from those acres. Join row crop farmer Jacob Bolson as he leads a live virtual tour of…
Clinton CFB Spring Field Day
All 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days are being offered in-person. Mark your calendar and RSVP using the instructions below. RSVP deadline: April 15th to the Clinton County Farm Bureau by calling (618) 526-7235 Location: Sugar Creek Valley Farms, Aviston, IL
Fluddles Movie Showing in Normal, IL
Normal Theater 209 N. Street, NormalFLUDDLES 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…
Diversifying Pollinator Habitat on a Multi-Generational Illinois Farm
Are you looking to diversify your pollinator habitat? Are you tired of the endless mowing of brome and bluegrass? Do you want information on local, hardy seed sources? Join Nancy and John Brannaman as they showcase the ongoing conservation efforts on their Illinois farm. Over the years, the Brannamans have added native prairie mixes, Conservation…
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…