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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will be taking place Jan. 18, 2023, with both virtual and in-person options. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the in-person attendees meeting at the Illinois Department of Ag Building in Springfield. The in-person event registration is only $25 (lunch included) and the virtual access is only $15. This event will count for 4.5 soil & water CCA CEUs and 1.0 nutrient management CCA CEU.
This event is an excellent way to learn more on how to improve soil health, cover crops, adopt new technologies, improve root health, manage nutrients, and hear the latest on agronomic research. There will be a question & answer session with an Illinois farmer panel, as well as helpful resources to access.
Topics & speakers for this year include:
This event is organized and made possible with involvement and support of IL Dept. of Agriculture, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, American Farmland Trust, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, IL Environmental Protection Agency, IL Sustainable Ag Partnership, and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts. Look for newspaper stories, ads, tweets, Facebook posts and other reminders!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and network with other conservation-minded attendees. Register by Jan. 11 at www.ccswcd.com to learn more and reserve your spot. In-person spots are limited so sign-up today!
— USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – Illinois
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program wrapped up the 2021-2022 BEST season on May 7 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. More than 800 BEST exhibitors and families gathered to watch youth receive awards for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, photography skills, community service efforts and […]
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — While cover crops benefits are proven, Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are finding one size does not fit all relating to their use in the semi-arid regions of the state. What works in the dry, sandy South Plains may not be applicable in the northern High Plains or Rolling Plains. Texas A&M AgriLife […]
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Awards and prizes filled the stage as families gathered to commemorate an unusual year at the annual Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) awards banquet held on May 1 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. Over 350 BEST exhibitors were awarded for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, […]
WASHINGTON — Myths surrounding cover crops typically fall into one of two camps. The first camp is that of detriment, with concerns about available moisture being sucked up in a drought prone area or fear that cash crop yields will be hurt. The second is misplaced expectations – placing cover crops on a pedestal as […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The deadline is Jan. 15 for a number of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs in Ohio focusing on efforts related to water quality, grazing, woodlands, high tunnels and new farmers in various parts of the state. For those who could benefit from the assistance, the time to act is now. Shelby […]
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