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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
U of I Extension hosting annual agriculture contest for high school students
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a contest for high school students interested in a career in agriculture, specifically within the agronomy sector. It's the Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition. The one-day contest tests students on topics like weeds, insects, disease identification, corn and soybean growth stages, pesticide application, and integrated pest management. From the Farm: USDA Planting Intentions Report It will take place Aug. 4, and will be open to 10 high school teams. 'It's exciting when youth and teams return year after year wanting to place higher or earn more points at a certain station,' Meagan Diss, competition coordinator and commercial ag specialist with Illinois Extension, said. 'That truly shows the impact of the event and dedication the youth have to keep growing.' University staff will judge the students to determine results, and the top four teams will win cash prizes sponsored by industry and university partners — $500 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third and $100 for fourth. In addition, the top two teams will advance to represent Illinois at the regional competition hosted this year in Iowa. Millikin University, Illinois Central College streamline transfer process 'University researchers and Extension experts always look forward to the annual event for the conversations and questions youth bring with them,' Diss said. 'It's truly an unmatched experience for networking, educational opportunity, and personal growth while having fun.' The competition will be open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 in the spring 2025 semester. Official teams include two to five students and an adult coach. Teams are encouraged to sign up prior to the end of the current school year, as space is limited to 10 total teams. For event details or to register teams, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
From the Farm: USDA Planting Intentions Report
STONINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Nationally, farmers will plant 5% more corn acres this year, according to the USDA Planting Intentions Report. You probably won't notice the difference though. From the Farm: Tracking soil nutrients with Howard Brown In Illinois, farmers are expected to plant 11.1 million acres, up from 10.8 million last year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
