Soil and water interactions will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Webinar, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension on Saturday, February 20, 2018. The workshop will be held at the Lee County Extension Office in Amboy, IL. Presentations will be delivered via PowerPoint and web conferencing from 9:00 a.m.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 come down to the farm of Todd VerHeecke, 8417 U.S. Highway 6, Geneseo, IL, to see a woodchip bioreactor during its contruction. See how it works and be down by 11:00 a.m. A free lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. RSVP by Monday, September
The public is invited to learn about the Maximum Farming System, on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 16640 Sand Road, Fulton, IL, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner is provided. Call Doug Holesinger at 563-559-0248 to reserve a place. Ag Spectrum has invested in research and studied the science of
Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) calls on our Illinois-based food and agriculture companies to help the State reduce agricultural runoff and soil loss, which contribute to the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that this year’s Gulf of Mexico
The 2017 Illinois First Detector Workshop on invasive plants, diseases, and insects will be offered at eight Illinois sites in 2017. In its fifth year, the workshop is being offered through University of Illinois Extension and coordinated in conjunction with the Illinois Natural History Survey’s Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS);
Soil fertility, crop production practices, and environmental stewardship will be the foci of a Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Soil Fertility Seminar. The program, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, will be held at the Whiteside Extension Office in Sterling, IL. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., campus-based researchers will deliver
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, farmers and landowners looking to learn about changes coming to the 2017 Federal Crop Insurance Program, Farm Bill, and other agricultural topics will get their chance during a Winter Crop Seminar. COUNTRY Financial®, Illinois Farm Bureau, and other organizations are sponsoring dozens of talks across
Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 28, 2016, and register today for the Conservation Cropping Seminar at the Camden Centre, 2701 1st Street East, Milan, IL. The cost of only $20 will help you gain knowledge, insight, and skills that can improve your farm and your bottom line. Local agricultural
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host two Cover Crop field days on Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Pictured is an oilseed radish. Both events begin at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments and coffee, followed by a brief program. Reservations are requested. Call the
Wondering what to do with your 5, 10, or 20 acres? Explore alternatives to make those acres productive or to enhance their productivity. University of Illinois Extension Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Unit has scheduled a workshop entitled “Putting Small Acres to Work,” to help you explore some alternatives for your