A north central Illinois farmer says that long-term use of conservation practices is helping his fields cope with weather extremes. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry County, says cover crops and minimal tillage have increased his soil’s water-holding capacity. “I don’t even think we had half an inch of rain in August, and it was […]

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