Variety Testing Program The University of Illinois Variety Testing program conducts annual crop performance tests to provide farmers, Extension personnel, and private seed companies with agronomic information on hybrids and varieties of the major Illinois field crops.
Illini Farm Report Todd Gleason provides weekly news for and about Illinois farms.
Integrated Pest Management Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
Illinois Livestock Trail Livestock related research from University of Illinois Extension animal systems specialists.
Commodity Week Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580.
Local Programs
Ag Literacy
The Sangamon-Menard Agricultural Education Partnership is a collaborative effort between Sangamon-Menard Extension, Sangamon and Menard Farm Bureaus, Department of Agriculture, Sangamon County SWCD and other commodity groups to provide education and resources for agricultural programming in the classroom.
Rainfall Report
View rainfall reports for Sangamon and Menard County
Ag Update
Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Agro-Ecology News and Perspectives
News about agricultural practices and farming systems that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially just.
BioEnergy Blog
A roundup of research news and related topics dealing with biofuels.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Diane Duewer
County Extension Director
Sangamon-Menard Unit
2501 North 8th Street
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662 lduewer@illinois.edu