Double Crop Farmers Forum
Join us for another great year at the Double Crop Farmers Forum in Mt. Vernon! When: Monday, January 30, 2023 Location: The DoubleTree Hilton Address: 222 Potomac Blvd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864 Phone: (618) 244-7100 for hotel room reservations Cost: IWA or ISA Members - $25 Non-Members - $50 *We will be accepting event registration and…
Virtual Drainage Workshop
Join the University of Illinois Extension and Illinois LICA for a Virtual Introductory Drainage Workshop. Topics include trench safety & competent person, surveying basics, slopes & profiles, understanding soils, drainage system design & layout, 811/JULIE basics, conservation drainage practices, outlets & ditches, main sizing tool, online drainage design tools, and an "Ask an Expert" session…
Ground and Surface Water Quality Webinar Series
The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Agriculture Water Quality Program is hosting a biweekly webinar series in early 2023 on important factors impacting ground and surface water quality. The winter webinar series is supported by Wisconsin Farmers Union. Each webinar will be an hour, starting at 11:00am, and will have one continuing education credit for certified…
ICCON New and Emerging Cover Crops Winter Series: Berseem Clover
With support from the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC), ICCON will be hosting a 4-part winter series exploring “New and Emerging Cover Crops.” The widespread adoption of cover crops in Illinois is critical to achieving the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, but we can’t rely on a one-cover-crop-fits-all-farms solution. We will…
Cover Crop Coffee Shop
First Christian Church 100 W Center St, Fairfield, ILJoin the Edwards and Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Cover Crop Coffee Shop sponsored by Fairfield National Bank. Guest Speaker is John Pike, Cover Crop specialist, from Marion, Illinois. Panelists include; Terry Taylor, Doc Roser, JR Upton and Jerry Seidel. Give ways throughout the event and breakfast served by Matt Kinney.…
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting
Registration for The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting is now open! Hosted in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts, the 2023 Annual Meeting will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 11-15 at the New Orleans Marriot. Early bird registration will be open through December 23, 2022. NACD's Annual…
Mississippi River Science Forum
VirtualThe Mississippi River is a multi-faceted, complex resource in the United States that needs a comprehensive and coordinated plan to address science and management needs. As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (H.R. 2471), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was asked to host a Mississippi River Science Forum in 2023. We hope to…
Measuring Soil Health at Scale: Recommended Methods for Laboratory Analyses
VirtualSoil Health Institute recently announced a suite of three recommended measurements for scaling soil health assessment. Join us on February 16th at 11:00 AM ET for an overview of the laboratory methods for each measurement, including sample preparation, labor requirements, and recommended QA/QC procedures. Learn more about the measurements and methods here: https://soilhealthinstitute.org/our-work/initiatives/measurements/
IL Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Cohort Meetings
The Illinois ACPF Cohort, coordinated by ISAP, continues to meet to provide opportunities for individuals who are currently using or are interested in using ACPF tools to network with peers, collaborate, troubleshoot, and share lessons learned in an informal space. New members are always welcome to join ACPF cohort meetings which are held approximately bi-monthly.…
Illinois River Basin Virtual Stakeholder Meeting
The USGS Integrated Water Science Program in the Illinois River Basin is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on February 22 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 (noon) Central Time to provide an update on IWS activities in the Illinois River Basin. USGS team leads will provide summaries on monitoring, share preliminary results and discuss future plans.
Cover Crop Termination: Rolling and More
Will County Fairgrounds Atrium - North End 710 S West St., Peotone, IllinoisJoin us to hear farmers’ experiences and recommendations for both chemical and mechanical methods of cover crop termination. View the flyer and register today!
Conservation Matters: Leveraging Multi-Agency Partnerships to Advance Conservation Planning
VirtualBrought to you by the SWCS Science and Policy Committee. Presenters: Brian Rast, US Army Corps of Engineers, Lead Silver Jackets Coordinator, Kansas; Scott L. Satterthwaite, Watershed Management Section, Bureau of Environmental Field Services, Kansas Department of Health and Environment The speakers will show the tie between conservation efforts done as part of soil health…