All posts by Joanie Stiers
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Joanie Stiers | June 1, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | May 19, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | May 6, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | May 6, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | April 28, 2019
A Farmer’s Bitter Pill
Health insurance premiums are not easy to swallow.
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Joanie Stiers | March 10, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | February 14, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | February 9, 2019
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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Joanie Stiers | January 31, 2019
Technologies Help Plant with Precision
High-tech planters set high expectations for planting season.
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Joanie Stiers | December 29, 2018
Winter On the Farm
Farmers tackle a flurry of to-dos during the cold season.