SI Agriculture

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Field Crops

AgTech Conference: Riding the Wave of Technology, January 8, Belleville.
Program Agenda ~~ Online Registration

Soybean aphids are on the increase in Southern Illinois. Our fact sheet has the information you need.

The Bulletin, pest management and crop development information for Illinois.

New Illinois Agronomy Handbook coming soon. Order through your county U of I Extension office.

2009 SCN Resistant Soybean Varieties

Fertility: How Much Can It be Reduced? Check out this fact sheet for the answers.

New Studies: The Effect of Tillage and Ryegrass Cover Crop on Corn Yield ~~~ Controlling Annual Ryegrass in Southern Illinois ~~~ Annual Ryegrass Variety Report

Certified Crop Advisors can now earn Continuing Education Units online. Click here.

Visit the University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Testing website for unbiased hybrid trials.

Trying to decide which cover crop is the best for your situation? Read Managing Cover Crops Profitably from the Sustainable Agriculture Network.

Livestock

Illinois Heifer Development Program Sale: December 4, 2009, Salem, Illinois.
Sale Information ~~~ Sale Catalog. If you need more details, contact Teresa Stecker, 618-242-9310, tsteckle@illinois.edu .

2010 Illinois Dairy Days: Southern Illinois locations are January 13, Okawville, and January 14, Breese.
Get full details here.

AgTech Conference: Riding the Wave of Technology, January 8, Belleville.
Program Agenda ~~ Online Registration

Questions about beef, swine, sheep, dairy, equine and poultry production? Illinois TRAILL has the answers. This site includes research-based information about livestock production, as well as alfalfa quality prediction tools, and Certified Livestock Manager training resources.

Check out the beef research being conducted at the Dixon Springs Ag Center.

Farm Business

2009 Farm Economics Summit will focus on improving the profitability of your farm operation. This program is specifically designed for farm owners, farm operators, ag lenders, and those in agribusiness. The summit is offered at five Illinois locations. In Southern Illinois, the program is set for December 18 at the Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn.
Full details ~~ Online Registration

AgTech Conference: Riding the Wave of Technology, January 8, Belleville.
Program Agenda ~~ Online Registration

Thinking about starting an agri-tourism operation? Check out our Fee Hunting fact sheet.

Get reliable information for running a successful farm business. Farm.doc has the answers you need.

Trying to make sense of regulations in the agricultural industry? Check EZregs.

University of Illinois Tax School

Acreage Comparison Program

Environment

Ethanol Fact Sheets -- These six research-based information pieces present the facts.

Managing Acquatic Vegetation --- This publication explains the benefits of aquatic plants and algae, describes the problems they can cause, identifies common species, and offers practicesfor effectively managing them.

The Bulletin, pest management and crop development information for Illinois.

Flood Information
Disinfecting Water Lines
Disinfecting Wells
Resources to Cope with Flooding:

Pesticide Safety Education Program

Looking for information on timber prices or the best firewood for heating? Check out the Illinois Forestry site.

If you're considering agri-tourism for your farm, check out our information on Fee Hunting

Dixon Springs Ag Center

The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DSAC) is a giant outdoor laboratory—the largest experiment station of its kind east of the Mississippi River. The Center, operated by the University of Illinois since 1934, is unique because large-scale experiments relate directly to commercial agriculture.

The hills of southern Illinois provide a unique setting for agricultural research that serves a region with similar topography and climate in Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana.

Three U of I departments conduct research and educational programs at Dixon Springs:

Animal scientists conduct beef cattle research that focuses on grazing management, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and pest management.

Agronomists study precision agriculture, crops and soils management, soil fertility, crop production, and pest management. A major emphasis is on no-till and reduced tillage systems.

Research in horticultural crop production and systems-based land stewardship is conducted by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. The Forest Resource Center offers information and educational programs for landowners, natural resource professionals, teachers, students, and the general public.

Check out the current research and studies from the Dixon Springs Ag Center.
To go directly to the Animal Sciences Department at Dixon Springs, click here.

Events and News

AgTech Conference: Riding the Wave of Technology, January 8, Belleville.
Program Agenda ~~ Online Registration

2010 Illinois Dairy Days: Southern Illinois locations are January 13, Okawville, and January 14, Breese.
Get full details here.

Ethanol Fact Sheets -- Six new research-based information pieces that present the facts.

Stay up to date with The Bulletin, pest management and crop development information for Illinois.

If you need to renew your Private Pesticide Applicator License, Extension offers training sessions throughout the state. Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) schedule