All posts by Joanie Stiers
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Cousins Bond on and off Farm
For kids, going to the farm involves much more than just farm chores. It often means spending time...
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Do You Know Dairy? Farm and City Moms Learn From Each Other
What happens when you put a dairy farmer and a group of Chicago moms together? They all learn...
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How Research at the Peoria Ag Lab Has Impacted Decades of Innovations
The Peoria Ag Lab is discovering the future through fascinating research.
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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.
