April 21, 2026

Southern Illinois planters began rolling in the latter half of March after an extended stretch of warm, dry conditions.


A “From Field Tile to Tap” tour demonstrated what farmers can do on their farms to protect drinking water sources downstream.





Precision Conservation Management has been selected as a recipient of funding through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Conservation Partners Program, part of $8.7 million awarded nationwide to support on-the-ground conservation efforts.




The Illinois Department of Agriculture is relaunching the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience, or I-COVER, Program to promote the early establishment of cover crops using new techniques or technology.