growing illinois forage
uSING DRONES TO INTERSEED COVER CROPS
Free Online Webinar
thursday, aUGUST 27 | 7 pm
You know that using cover crops will improve your soil's health, prevent erosion, and enhance nutrient cycling on your land, but the challenges seem overwhelming.
New technology may provide the answers to the challenges of timing, weather, and field conditions that have kept you from fully embracing cover crops.
Drones allow producers to interseed cover crops in early fall prior to harvest which allows them to get established. Using a drone instead of heavy equipment eliminates soil compaction and works on all types of field conditions (we mean mud!), including those hard-to-reach areas. Learn how the regenerative ag community is incorporating drone technology. Panelists include the owners of L&R Ag from Breese.
our mission
The Illinois Forage and Grassland Council provides the framework that unites industry, producers, educational, and government institutions for the production, marketing, and wise use of forages and grasslands.
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how well do you know your forage brix content?
Brix scoring is important because it tells us how much sugar content is in our forages and the nutrition density in our dry matter. Plants high in brix are more resistant to drought, cool temperatures, pests, and disease. The higher the brix, the higher the quality of the forage you're feeding livestock.
Illinois Grazing and Forage Hub
IFGC partners with the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition on this resource — for farmers, by farmers.
If you're ready to build a resilient and profitable farm that benefits the environment, you're in the right place. At The Hub, our free services empower you to restore soil health, improve animal well-being, and increase your farm's long-term sustainability.
Join our community of farmers working together to create a future that thrives for the environment and your bottom line.
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