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Author: ptaico

Reflections from Crop Diversification Efforts in the Corn Belt

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 by ptaico
Reflections from Crop Diversification Efforts in the Corn Belt
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Beneath Our Feet: Soil’s Language of Connection

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by ptaico
Beneath Our Feet: Soil’s Language of Connection
Posted in Blog PostsTagged climate, climate change, conference, Illinois, midwest, soil, soil health, wisconsinLeave a Comment on Beneath Our Feet: Soil’s Language of Connection

Working Together Towards 50 Million Acres of Cover Crops

Posted on April 9, 2024April 10, 2024 by ptaico
Working Together Towards 50 Million Acres of Cover Crops
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A Tornado in February: Implementing Farmland Protection to Counter Climate Change

Posted on February 22, 2024March 1, 2024 by ptaico
A Tornado in February: Implementing Farmland Protection to Counter Climate Change
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Cultivating a New Conventional Agriculture: Our Midwest Team’s Continued Growth

Posted on January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 by ptaico
Cultivating a New Conventional Agriculture: Our Midwest Team’s Continued Growth
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Four Decades of No-Till is Paying Off for Vermilion County Farmer Jean Stewart

Posted on December 5, 2023December 11, 2023 by ptaico
Four Decades of No-Till is Paying Off for Vermilion County Farmer Jean Stewart
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Harvesting Community at Local Midwest Farmers Markets

Posted on November 23, 2023 by ptaico
Harvesting Community at Local Midwest Farmers Markets
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AFT Provides Leadership in Developing Valuable Resources for Illinois Farmers

Posted on November 9, 2023December 21, 2023 by ptaico
AFT Provides Leadership in Developing Valuable Resources for Illinois Farmers
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Boosting Soil Health and Awareness Through Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships

Posted on October 27, 2023December 15, 2023 by ptaico
Boosting Soil Health and Awareness Through Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships
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Central Illinois Farm Families Plan for the Future of Their Farmland

Posted on October 17, 2023October 19, 2023 by ptaico
Central Illinois Farm Families Plan for the Future of Their Farmland
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