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Ag Night at the Normal Cornbelters Promises a Cornucopia of Fun and Education on June 28th

The Normal Cornbelters are thrilled to announce Ag Night on June 28th, a celebration that promises to be a-maize-ing for fans of all ages! Packed with tons of games, vendors, and giveaways, this event is sure to be a hit. A special highlight of the night will be the biofuels trailer—a real ear-opener for anyone interested in learning more about renewable energy and agriculture. 

You won’t want to miss learning about the CornBelter’s namesake, the fact that McLean County, Illinois grows more corn than any other county in the nation. And in case you missed it, we’re talking field corn, used for biofuels, corn plastics, sweeteners and more and not sweet corn that you enjoy as a veggie in late summer. If this is news to your ears, we’ve got even more background on McLean County’s legacy in the biofuels trailer, featured during this event. 

The biofuels trailer, a 45-foot-long marvel, is dedicated to all things biofuels. Visitors will discover how the fuels are produced in Illinois, their ability to improve our environment by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and how they positively impact our economy. This mobile education center is stocked full of educational, interactive displays, videos, and more, making it a must-see attraction for the evening. 

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Growing conditions can change fast, and this South Texas growing season is proof.

In this episode of Agronomy for Your Acres, Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Manager Jacob Sosebee shares how growers went from concerns about heat and dry conditions to achieving strong harvest results. He discusses the role of agronomic planning, stress mitigation tools like Maritime, and how growers can navigate emerging pest challenges such as pasture mealybugs.

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Managing crop stress during heat and dry conditions

Maritime stress mitigation technology

Cotton and vegetable crop performance

Yield protection strategies

Emerging pasture mealybug challenges

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