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Talon Becker

@ILExt_TBecker

Serving the southern Illinois region through research and outreach associated with nutrient management, water quality, and general agronomy. Opinions are my own

 Mount Vernon, IL
Joined December 2017
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Come see our Assistant State Engineer Aaron Pryor, along with other presenters, at a workshop on Integrated Water Management for Landowners and Farmers. extension.illinois.edu/event…
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Seth Naeve@sethnaeve17 Sep 2024
Interested in supporting soybean exports. Please DM me if you are a soy producer and are interested in participating in the US Soybean Quality Survey. I will send you a kit. Just fill the bag w seed and drop it in your mailbox. You’ll get your results while supporting USSoy. TY
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Looks like the I-74 corridor from Champaign-Urbana to Danville was the Beryl rainfall "winner". Many @CoCoRaHS totals of 2-4" with some approaching 5" in the last 24 hours. #ilwx
Map of 24-hour precipitation totals from CoCoRaHS observers in Illinois.

ALT Map of 24-hour precipitation totals from CoCoRaHS observers in Illinois.

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I am happy to invite you all to our Small Grains Field Day on May 24th in Urbana, IL. 🌞 Participants will tour field experiments involving #wheat, #oat, and #triticale. A great opportunity to learn and discuss ideas. RSVP here forms.gle/HvcU4YZ77fBMe4ng8
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Illinois landowners & producers, we seek your help in identifying contact and permissions to re-sample locations at which soils were originally sampled across the state as far back as the late 1800s. Map here: google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer…

Soil Archive Resampling Map - Google My Maps

Soil Archive Resampling Map

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Aaron Hager@UIWeedSci1 Feb 2024
Candidates and interview dates for our Assistant Professor of Agronomy/Soil Fertility Extension position can be viewed at: emails.illinois.edu/newslett…
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Ammonium phosphate fertilizers (MAP, DAP, APP) are ~8% of global N fertilizer inputs, but are not generally considered N sources. In this review, we find that no study evaluates the fate of N co-applied with P. A blind spot in the agroecosystem N cycle: acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…
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Nick Seiter@nick_seiter15 Jun 2022
Interested in learning more about Illinois corn rootworm populations? We're looking for volunteers. Email [email protected] if you'd like to participate. farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-c…
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Aaron Hager@UIWeedSci1 Jun 2022
Considering adding a soil-residual herbicide to your postemergence soybean herbicide application? Residual Soybean Herbicides Applied Postemergence farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-c…

Residual Soybean Herbicides Applied Postemergence

Soil-residual herbicides are important components of integrated weed management programs. Reducing the number of weeds exposed to foliar-applied herbicides helps reduce the selection intensity for...

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Rachel@RachelCCurry6 Apr 2022
We had a great time in 2021 and I know 2022 will be a blast!
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Rachel@RachelCCurry23 Feb 2022
If you are interested in working with a great group of people (including me), please consider applying. If you have any questions, reach out. Applications are due by March 23.
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Want a job focused on water quality? 🌦️ The University of Illinois Extension is hiring a Watershed Outreach Associate to help with @IllinoisNLRS implementation. Applications are due March 23. For more information: jobs.illinois.edu/academic-j…
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Want to learn more about management of Fusarium head blight (aka "scab") of wheat and other small grain crops? Pre-register for the "Scabinar", a 2-hour live event on March 15 featuring experts on Fusarium head blight from across the U.S. More details at: scabusa.org/scabinar

USWBSI - U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative

Supporting wheat and barley research to reduce the impact of scab disease.

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Nick Seiter@nick_seiter2 Feb 2022
Our 2021 report of Applied Research results is now available: go.illinois.edu/2021PestPath…. Lots of work on corn rootworm and more, and a landing page with previous editions. @ILPestSurvey @talkingrootworm @IllinoisCropSci @ILextension
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Replying to @FarmGateMedia @WCIA3
Thanks for talking (and sharing) about the survey! Folks can complete the survey by going to go.illinois.edu/agneeds.

Illinois Extension investing in the future of farming across the state

URBANA, Ill. — Helping Illinois farmers grow thriving crops and livestock has always been at the heart of University of Illinois Extension’s mission.

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A Southern Illinois Focus on Opportunities and Risk for 2022 and 2023 youtu.be/gKiq71TY78w
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Kelly Estes@ILPestSurvey5 Jan 2022
Still time to register! Online or in person opportunities!
Illinois Extension (@ILextension) profile pictureIllinois Extension@ILextension29 Dec 2021
Help your farm thrive by getting the latest updates on Illinois crop production at the winter Crop Management Conferences. - Mt. Vernon, January 19 - Macomb, February 2 - Champaign, February 8 - Sycamore, February 15 - Online: February 1-March 14 🔗 go.illinois.edu/CMC2022
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The University of Illinois corn variety trials are all done. Check out how the hybrids measure up! buff.ly/3p6ZovD #corn #agriculture #farming #research #cropsciences
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Curious about Illinois’ progress on reducing nutrient loss? Check out the newest Biennial Report! 💧 #NLRS
Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (@IllinoisNLRS) profile pictureIllinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy@IllinoisNLRS16 Sep 2021
The 2021 Illinois NLRS Biennial Report is released! 🎉 This report, released by @ILEPA, @ILAgriculture, and @ILextension, highlights statewide efforts to reduce nutrient losses and improve water quality here and downstream. Read the report here: go.illinois.edu/NLRS. #NLRS
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