Resources
Publications Plus –University of Illinois Agricultural
and Horticultural Publications
www.PublicationsPlus.uiuc.edu
It’s a one-stop shop for a current catalog of research-based
information. Call 1-800-345-6087 or order on the web (Mastercard
and VISA accepted)
University of Illinois Variety Testing: Corn Soybean,
Sorghum, and Forage
http://www.cropsci.uiuc.edu/vt/index.html
During late November, the variety results for corn and soybeans
from the 2002 research variety plots will be posted on the Variety
Research webpage. One of the most important production decisions
facing farmers each year is which variety or hybrid to grow on
their farm. The variety testing program in the Department of Crop
Sciences at the University of Illinois provides fast, accurate,
and unbiased performance data on a large number of varieties and
hybrids to address this important production decision. Call your
Extension office to receive a copy.
Illinois Voluntary Limestone Program Producer Information
http://www.agr.state.il.us/news/pub/Limestonebooklet.html
Limestone should be the first soil amendment applied to the
soil in crop production. The rate of limestone application should
be based on a soil pH test and recommendations in the Illinois
Agronomy Handbook. When deciding which limestone to apply producers
are encouraged to consult the "Illinois Voluntary Limestone
Program Producer Information" booklet. This booklet, produced
by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Department of Transportation,
indexes limestone samples from quarries that wish to participate
in the Illinois Voluntary Limestone Program. Analyses of Calcium
Carbonate Equivalent (CCE) and fineness scores, plus correction
factors are included in the booklet. It, along with the Illinois
Agronomy Handbook, is available from your County Extension Office.
Profitable Practices and Strategies for a New Generation
www.farmprofitability.org
This book discusses how 18 producers are changing directions
to make a profit. The North Central Initiative for Small Farm
Profitability is a four-state, multi-institutional, farm-to-fork
effort designed to improve the profitability and competitiveness
of small and mid-size farms in the Midwest. To order a copy contact:
Center for Rural Affairs and North Central Initiative for Small
Farm Profitability, PO Box 406, Walthill, NE 68067, 402-846-5248.
Working Landscapes in the Midwest: Creating Sustainable
Futures for Agriculture, Forestry, and Communities, Conference
Proceedings November 2001
http://www.workinglandscapes.org
This workshop focused on the concept of a working landscape
in which agriculture, forestry, community development, and rural-urban
relationships are conducted in harmony with the environment, taking
into account the value of land, water, and wildlife along with
the well being of future generations. For more information contact
Dave Carvey, NRCS, at (608) 224-3009 dcarvey@mw.nrcs.usda.gov.
Writing an Employee Handbook, 121WEH Designed to guide farm managers as they create a customized
employee handbook. Includes: Required employment information,
workday schedules, payment for work, time off, benefits,
specific rules and policies, and termination. 39 pp. To
order contact: The Resource Center, PO Box 3884, Ithaca,
NY 14852-3884, e-mail: resctr@cornell.edu |
