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  • Joined: November 23, 2021
  • Articles: 5017

Illinois is top 2021 soybean state

Soybeans

Illinois produced more soybeans than any other state once again in 2021. Despite challenges with rain that prolonged harvest for many Illinois farmers, the USDA… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Farm women are decision makers

Annie's Project

By Anita Wilkinson Communications Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Cover crops protect soil between growing seasons

Matt Boucher uses a soil compaction tester in the fields where he planted cover crops. Photo by Jeff Adkins, Farm Flavor Media

By Joanie Stiers Illinois Farm Bureau Partners Contributor After farmer Lucas Roney spends the fall season gathering crops, he likes seeing his fields greening with… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Registration is open for a variety of courses at JWCC

John Wood Community College’s Community-Based Outreach offers a variety of unique and educational classes to the public this spring. All classes are offered at JWCC’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown’s Spring Fling is Saturday

Plan to explore some of Beardstown’s exceptional local businesses and get the chance to win $200 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close