Articles filed under Illinois
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Discover strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the agricultural communityMay 22, 2024 10:29 pm - Mental health and substance use issues are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a ment...
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Explore how starting at the soil can strengthen production at Dudley Smith Farm Field DayMay 21, 2024 3:43 pm - Soil health and quality play a significant role in the nutritional value of pastures and cover crops, determining grazing strategies and sustainability. Attending the U...
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Farmers share real-life experiences of using edge-of-field conservation practicesMay 21, 2024 9:48 pm - GALESBURG, Ill. — When it comes to farming, experience is often the best teacher. This June, producers can get answers to their questions about installing edge-of-field...
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Suburban mayors ask state legislature to boost their share of income taxMay 22, 2024 9:35 am - Suburban mayors are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to restore the local share of state income tax to levels first agreed upon 55 years ago, before cuts began in...
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Illinois Extension: Help track Asian longhorned ticks, an invasive pest that threatens livestockMay 21, 2024 3:34 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Reside...
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With the launch of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund, Openlands secures $3 million for strategic land acquisitionMay 21, 2024 12:17 pm - Openlands recently announced the creation of The Negaunee Opportunity Fund with a $3 million gift from The Negaunee Foundation. The fund will support Openlands’ land ac...
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Illinois crop competition calls for youth scouting teamsMay 02, 2024 9:49 pm - The Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition is not just any competition. It is a unique opportunity for agriculture students to showcase skills and knowledge while worki...
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Election officials to weigh whether Darren Bailey and GOP operative Dan Proft illegally coordinatedMay 02, 2024 6:49 pm - CHICAGO — A year and a half after Republican Darren Bailey lost his campaign to challenge Gov. JB Pritzker, state election officials are weighing whether he illegally co...
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Illinoisans can now get documents notarized without leaving homeApr 18, 2024 6:29 am - Illinoisans who want documents notarized can do so without leaving their homes, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday.
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As Illinois continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades awayApr 16, 2024 2:44 pm - Lead pipes in public water systems and drinking fixtures have been banned in new construction since 1986, but they are still in use across the U.S. and in Illinois. The p...