All posts by Joanie Stiers
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6 Common Products Developed at the Peoria Ag Lab
From diapers to dressings, the Peoria Ag Lab is responsible for more products than you might think.
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A Farmer’s Bitter Pill
Health insurance premiums are not easy to swallow.
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A Modern Farm Mom on Managing Manure and Monarch Butterflies
Modern farm mom finds ways to manage manure, milkweed and monarch butterflies.
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Field Corn and Sweet Corn: What’s the Difference?
Corn covers more of Illinois’ farmland than any other crop, yet you’ll need to find a backyard garden...
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Ways Rural and Urban Efforts are Improving Water Quality
Rural and urban entities work together to help conserve water and improve water quality in the state.
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Technologies Help Plant with Precision
High-tech planters set high expectations for planting season.
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Winter On the Farm
Farmers tackle a flurry of to-dos during the cold season.
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Meet the Illinois Farm Family That Raises Pheasants (VIDEO)
Farm family strives to raise, sell birds as unique as their businesses.
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Modern-Day Barn Raising
Playground Barn-Raising Project proves power of rural volunteerism.
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How Farmer/Referee Steve Spivey Balances Fall Harvest and Football Season (VIDEO)
Farmer and referee Steve Spivey has a lot of fall field commitments.
