In the heart of the Midwest, the State of Illinois has embraced an unwavering commitment to soil health, recognizing its pivotal role in sustaining the state’s thriving agricultural sector and safeguarding the environment. During the Soil Health Week’s “The Art and Science of Soil Health Advocacy in Action Day” held at the Illinois State Capitol
Dick Lyons, a former agricultural professor at Lincoln Land Community College and Illinois State University, was among the four founders of Illinois Soil Health Week. He was recognized as the top corn and wheat producer, and the fourth-highest soybean producer in Montgomery County during a census conducted in 2018. Dick attributed his success to implementing
Soil Conservation: A Social Imperative Dr. Michael Woods, executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts, penned a thought-provoking letter to the Illinois Times in response to David Blanchette’s recent article on the inaugural Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition conference. Blanchette’s piece, “Grass is good for land, livestock, and livelihoods,” explored the
