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2010 Adams County Plat Books are Now Available

Grain Drying Tips

Grain drying systems will get a work out this fall. How can you increase the efficiency of your dryers? Here is some info that can provide some useful tips for you.

http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/grainlab/index.php?page=pubs/home.php

Also check out these two documents on grain drying:

Post Harvest Tips

Field Drydown of Mature Corn

Questions? Contact Mike Roegge, Unit Educator, Crop Systems at roeggem@uiuc.edu

Turkey Tips
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it is not too early to start thinking about preparing your holiday meal with all the traditional favorites.  Check out this U of I Extension site for tips on selcting, thawing, cooking and storing your turkey safely.

Questions? Contact Brenda E. Derrick, Unit Educator, Nutrition and Wellness at derrickb@uiuc.edu

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2010 Adams County Plat Books Available Now
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Upcoming Events

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

Private Pesticide Safety Education Program Training & Testing
January 13, 2010

Private Pesticide Safety Education Program Training & Testing
February 8, 2010

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