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10 Years, Thousands of Acres: IL Corn’s Cover Crop Program

By Tara Desmond

IL Corn is committed to promoting sustainable farming practices across Illinois. In partnership with seed suppliers, the organization launched the Cover Crop Coupon Program to make cover crop seed more affordable and accessible for farmers.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the program has helped thousands of Illinois farmers try cover crops for the first time, expand their conservation acres, and invest in long-term soil health.

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Advancements in Agricultural Research - Dr. Bill Biligetu (2026)

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Deep roots, seeds of success: A century of forage genetic innovation in Western Canada

Presentation by Dr. Bill Biligetu (PhD), Associate Professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) Chair in Forage Crop Breeding, Department of Plant Sciences

This talk provides an overview of 100 years of perennial forage breeding in Western Canada and its significance for livestock and forage systems. It will also discuss key challenges and outline emerging opportunities for innovation in the era of advanced technologies.