To All Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying Within the Boundaries of Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on the 1st day of March, 2022 from 7:00am to 5:30pm…
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By Ellen G. Duysen, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center “Do I really need to go inside this grain bin?” That’s the first question Dan Neenan, Director of the National Education Center for…
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STAR’s second annual report provides insights to the initiative’s continued growth CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources), an initiative developed by farmers for farmers, is excited to release its annual report for the 2020 crop year. The report…
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As you travel along Illinois highways this time of the year, you may have seen a tall, spiny plant with big purple or white flowers. You might have even considered taking some seed or seed heads home to plant and use…
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We received some really great submissions for this year’s local Conservation Photo Contest. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Dawn Cromwell, Donald Cromwell, and Lauren Spaniol! Dawn Cromwell secured first place in the “Ag/Conservation Across America” category with her submission “Last…
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Sandra Cooper of rural Oakland, has been a participant and frequent winner in the local Coles County SWCD photo contest for years. Recently though, her photos have garnered attention at the national level, bringing in awards in the “Conservation Across…
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Biodiversity commonly refers to the distribution and abundance of plant and animal species within an ecosystem (US Forest Service 1989). Biodiversity provisions us with foods and materials, it helps regulate natural phenomena such as the water cycle, it inspires cultures…
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Champaign, IL — State Conservationist, Ivan Dozier announced the submission deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2021 is May 7, 2021. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest up…
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2021 – Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program until Feb. 12, 2021. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for…
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