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Agrivoltaics in the Midwest – Webinar
This webinar is hosted by the USDA-Funded Sustainably Co-locating Agricultural and Photovoltaic Electricity Systems (SCAPES project; more details at scapes.illinois.edu) and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE; more details at sustainability.illinois.edu). During the Webinar Joel Tatum (AFT) and Dennis Bowman (U of I Extension) will discuss the importance of incorporating Dual use practices as we see more solar …
Read MoreMidwest Cover Crops Council Serves as Resource Hub for Cover Crop Enthusiasts
Last week, the Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) was joined by Anna Morrow, program manager with the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC). The MCCC facilitates the widespread adoption of cover crops across 12 midwestern states and the province of Ontario by developing resources, building a network of professionals, and contributing to regional publications. Morrow provided an overview of the …
Read MoreVirtual Shop Talks for Farmers
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers: Resource Stewardship in Hard Times How can you make soil health and stewardship practices work in times of stress and uncertainty? This virtual Shop Talk series will be an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help you weather hard times and have success with …
Read MoreMidwest Cover Crop Council Conference 2021
Basic Illinois Location (Online)There is a whole agenda list located here: https://www.ineventors.com/mccc21/agenda/ General Registration includes access to the OAC ’59 Future Thinkers Keynote Conversation with Roger Martin. Contact Information Loree Elgie Business Development Centre University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus 120 Main Street East Ridgetown, Ontario N0P 2C0 Email – lelgie@uoguelph.ca Phone: 519-674-1500 ext. 63273
Read MoreMIDWEST MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY 2020 [VIRTUAL SERIES]
Basic Illinois Location (Online)This virtual field day series will showcase tools and techniques for mechanical weed control in both row crops and specialty crops. Sam Hitchcock Tilton, mechanical weeding specialist, will be joined by farmer/experts Peter Seely and Jared Oomen to demonstrate a variety of tools and tool-set up, explaining details and taking farmers’ questions live. The virtual field day schedule is as …
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