University of Illinois Extension-Logan County-Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Additional Websites

Soil Testing
Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP)
ASAP facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois' natural and human resources while sustaining agricultural production.
Illinois Small Farms
Information about upcoming events and resources relating to small farms and sustainable agriculture.
MarketMaker
An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Fact sheets, newsletters and training information about pesticide safety.
University of Illinois Plant Clinic
The University of Illinois Plant Clinic has served as a clearinghouse for plant problems since 1976.
University of Illinois Tax School
The Tax School provides quality, self-supported Extension education programs for tax professionals in Illinois.
Environmental Stewardship
Learn how to be a better steward of our natural resources.

Additional Resources

2007 crop yields and 10 year production
This news article deals with county crop yields for 2007 and includes 10 year production figures for corn and soybeans.
2008 Field Crop Scouting Workshop Series
2008 Machinery Cost Estimates
updated figures for selected "custom rates" using higher fuel prices
2008 Multi-Species Grazing Conference
Agricultural Data
Site has soil temperatures, growing degree days, pest degree days, and soil moisture survey
Agricultural Statistics Service
Aquatic Weed Control
Carbon Credits in Illinois
Carbon Credits are a way to offset greenhouse gas problems from manufacturing processes, and produce income from agricultural conservation practices
Crop Development and Pest Management Newsletter
The weekly (in-season) newsletter for producers and ag business professionals.
Determining Machinery Rents
Digital Soil Survey
Digital soil survey data is now available for Logan County! This site has data layers and is for general use.
Digital Soil Survey Data for use with GIS
County digital soil survey data. Requires an installed GIS Mapping software package to use.
Illinois Agronomy Handbook
The online version of the Illinois Agronomy Handbook
Illinois Cash Farm Lease
Illinois Crop-Share Cash Farm Lease
Illinois Variety Trial Information
Illinois Voluntary Limestone Program
Logan County Fair
National Weather Service – Central Illinois
Soil Productivity Indexes-Illinois publications B810/B811

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Around the County Blog frequent information updates for agricultural audiences
Ag and Natural Resources Current information for agricultural producers and business professionals is contained in this newsletter.
Pest Management and Crop Development Bulletin Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

Podcasts

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension

Upcoming Events

Field Crop Scouting Workshop
Broadwell, Illinois (Logan County)
July 9, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Champaign County)
July 11, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Marion County)
July 11, 2008

For more information about these programs, please contact:

John Fulton
County Extension Director
Logan County Unit
980 N. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-8289
FAX: 217-735-5837
fultonj@uiuc.edu

Don Miller
Academic Hourly
Logan County Unit
980 N. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-8289
FAX: 217-735-5837
dgmille@uiuc.edu