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Keep track of crop disease development.https://www.facebook.com/cropprotectionnetwork
06/10/2026

Keep track of crop disease development.

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Introducing the newly designed Fungicide ROI Calculators Tool! With ROI calculators for corn, soybean white mold, and alfalfa.

By combining research-based data with user-provided variables—such as input costs, market prices, and production outcomes—these calculators estimate expected net benefits and breakeven probabilities, both of which should be used in the decision-making process.

Access here: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/roi-calculators

Support: North Central IPM Center, National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative, North Central Soybean Research Program

05/07/2026

Farm Coach interview with Route 24 Radio on May 6 regarding the current ag economy.

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Our drainage series continues with a look at how collaboration drives solutions. Farm Drainage Series Part 7: Farmers I...
05/06/2026

Our drainage series continues with a look at how collaboration drives solutions.

Farm Drainage Series Part 7: Farmers Incentivizing Landowners to make Tile Improvements
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/farm-coach/2026-05-05-farm-drainage-series-part-7-farmers-incentivizing-landowners-make-tile

https://extension.illinois.edu/fmpt

Photo caption: Installing drainage tile is a strategic investment that maximizes yield potential and boosts net returns for both farmers and landowners. (Photo by Kevin Brooks)

Dust storms can be preventable.
05/05/2026

Dust storms can be preventable.

With dust storms and advisories popping up across the Midwest, it is important to stay aware, have a travel plan, and be informed on the increased, often-hazardous events.

A combined specialty team of Extension experts dug deeper into Illinois dust storms. By breaking down the various factors at play and examining areas, weather, and farming practices, they hope the information will raise awareness and help farmers adapt to changing conditions.

🔗 Download Extreme Weather: What Illinois Farmers Need to Know, Dust Storms at https://go.illinois.edu/DustStorms

🔗 Dig Deeper: Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices at https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/dust-storms-illinois-examining-roles-weather-and-farming-practices

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