Adaptation in Action Spring Webinar
In the face of a changing climate, Minnesotans are responding with innovative and collective efforts. Join us for conversations with change-makers about climate adaptation challenges facing the Midwest and beyond.
Small Grains Field Day
This a research focused field day at the University of Illinois South Farm. Participants will tour experiments and learn about how varieties of wheat and oats are developed. The event will run until 12:30pm, followed by a BBQ until 3:30pm.
Current status of US soil test phosphorus and potassium recommendations and analytical methods
Fertilizer recommendations have primarily been developed by land-grant universities with only limited coordination among institutions. This has resulted in discrepancies in recommended soil sampling protocols, analytical methods, and fertilizer recommendations at similar soil nutrient levels. A national survey was developed to determine the status of soil testing and fertility work in the United States to…
Third Annual Field Festival at Riggs Beer Company
This is an informal event to learn and talk about small grains including wheat, barley, oats, triticale, and kernza.
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
VirtualThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring two webinars designed to help farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation and how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement that plan.…
CTIC – Conservation in Action Tour 2024
This year’s theme, “Diversity in Conservation,” promises to showcase cutting-edge practices, people and technologies that are transforming agriculture and sustainability. We’ll be focusing on the fascinating worlds of rice, cotton and more and how they’re being reshaped by innovation. This tour is your chance to witness firsthand the remarkable strides being made in sustainable agriculture.…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
VirtualISAP convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network with…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
Zoom WebinarAt 10 am on June 24, 2024, the Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
The Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff along with the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their farms.
Spring Soil Health Field Day
This field day, presented by the Warren & McDonough SWCDs will present information on cost shares, host guest speakers, and more (agenda items provided when you RSVP). Morning session at Spoon River Center - Conference Room C, 2500 E Jackson, Macomb. Afternoon session at Midwest Grass and Forage, 1300 E. University Drive, Macomb. Lunch is…
Agroforestry Office Hours | The Agroforestry Series
VirtualJoin Savanna Institute, Delta Institute, and Nathan Aaberg of The Land Connection for the last installment of The Agroforestry Series! This capstone webinar will feature successes from three years of work in Illinois and Wisconsin focused on agroforestry outreach, a live Q+A to answer any lingering questions about agroforestry basics, programs, incentives, and support, and…
Soil health, Fungi, and the Soil Food Web
Mycologist, Dr. Adam Cobb and Soil Biology Pioneer, Dr. Elaine Ingham will be exploring how soil fungi cooperate with plants and other microorganisms in the soil food web; together they support multiple beneficial outcomes in agricultural and natural ecosystems. For example, fungi play key roles in the aggregation of soil, accumulation of carbon, and supply of…