Tax breaks encourage soil conservation by farmers
Edward Varsa of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Robert Frank of Jackson County extension study soil nutrients related to soybean cyst nematode damage. University of Illinois extension explains tax deductions for soil and water conservation, including earthwork and ditching, with limits and carryovers, plus depreciation and investment credits.
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Edward Varsa
Robert Frank
Jackson County Extension Agriculture
Farm conservation programs and soil erosion concerns
Farm site notes on conservation programs including rural clean water, agriculture conservation, Great Plains, and small watershed programs. Farmers cannot use the exemption as a tax deduction. Robert Walker warns soil erosion on about 241 million acres yearly outpacing replenishment.
Electric manure pit to turn waste into feed and fuel
University of Illinois agricultural engineer Don Day leads a project turning liquid manure into odorless protein feed for hogs and poultry, plus hydrogen for electricity. The process uses low voltage electrolysis and aerobic bacteria to reduce odor, with hydrogen fuel and fertilizer potential, though storage and engine use pose challenges.
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Robert Lee Zimmer
Associated Press
Don Day
Day
University of Illinois
Marvin Steinberg
Orchard Extension Tour Near Chester Plans Thursday
An orchard tour is set for 5 p m Thursday at Colvis Orchard Route 2 Chester Illinois four miles north of town owned by Bernard and Mark Colvis The visit features interstem trees grafting trial by Chris Doll Pytrin insecticide trial the Colvis variety selections and their strawberry production A luncheon will be provided by agricultural chemical suppliers Reports from extension specialists and growers on fruit production in Illinois and Missouri conclude the program Sponsored by University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
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Chris Doll
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Noise on the Farm pamphlet from Illinois Extension
The University of Illinois Extension Service distributes a free pamphlet titled Noise on the Farm. A 1968 study shows farmers suffer more hearing loss than the general public. The guide outlines the problem, ear damage, and farmer solutions. copies available at county extension offices.
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University of Illinois Extension Service
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