BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Earth Day is a good time for farmers to consider implementing or expanding conservation practices and to assess the effectiveness of existing practices, and a great place to start is with water quality testing.
Application deadline near for CPS contract renewals
Farmers enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) who have contracts expiring at the end of the year have until May 5 to renew their participation in the program.
Illinois specialty crop grant applications due in late April
If you believe you have a new way to incorporate cover crop use so vineyards produce more grapes, or an idea that helps get more fresh fruit and vegetables to impoverished areas of the state, Illinois agriculture leaders may want to give you money to help put it in motion.
