Cover Crop Adaption: Late Planting and IPM Management
Lieb Farms 1139 E 1780 North Rd., MonticelloHosted by Jake and Josh Lieb, Soil Health Partnership farmers, the day willl include Barry Fisher (USDA NRCS) discussing cover crops with late planting, and general tips for quick establishment in Central IL. Stephanie Frischie (Xerces) will share how covers (and the beneficial insects they attract) can be a welcome addition to your IPM plan,…
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ISAP – Risk Management Conference
DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W Prairie Dr, SycamoreJoin members of the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership for the second state-wide Risk Management Conference on June 27th at the Dekalb County Farm Bureau in Sycamore, Illinois. We will be bringing farmers, landowners, advisors, and the agriculture industry together to highlight how conservation practices build the resiliency of the farm. From weather and production risks,…
Pollinators in Agroecology
Henry White Research Farm 4747 Centreville Ave, Millstadt, IL, United StatesThis 4th Annual Field Day will include discussion on pollinators in farming, modern ag and pollinators, and pollinator diversity. A free local honey tasting will be provided by Pollen Source. A Free Box Lunch is included.
Livingston County Fair
Central Illinois Illinois, United StatesLocal county fair with agricultural and other exhibits. This would be part of a display by the Livingston County SWCD to show the effects of erosion and ways to combat it.
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Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, Illinoisreserved rainfall - Pete *private*
Nitrogen Workshop
Forrest Community Center 301 W James Street, Forrest, IL, United StatesJoin American Farmland Trust and the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed Partnership on July 23rd at the Forrest Community Center from 5 to 8 PM for a nitrogen management workshop focused on in-field practices that reduce nitrate loss without sacrificing farm profitability. Learn how to further increase the efficiency of local N-management with guest speakers Lowell Gentry from…
Soil Health and Cover Crop Adaption
Indian Creek Farmstead 19468 Curtis Blacktop Road, PetersburgBrought to you by the Soil Health Partnership, a project to make agriculture more productive and sustainable through soil health. Topics: • Farmer & Agronomist Panel: ✓ Local farmer and agronomist experience and Q&A ✓ Cover crop tips for central IL • Soil Health Partnership 2019 Update • Soil Pit Demonstration ✓ A look into…
The Impacts of Cover Crops and 4R Nitrogen Management on Water Quality and Agronomics
Lake Springfield Watershed & The Soil Health Partnership want to invite you to a dinner with Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. Dr. Shalamar Armstrong is an Assistant Professor of Soil Conservation and Management in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University and is an adjunct professor of the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture. He is the…
Making Dollars and Sense of Cover Crops
Paul & Lisa Meyer Farm 18718 Ellwood Road, BreeseJoin us to learn about the economics, logistics, and profits of cover crop usage. The day will include cover crop success stories, phosphorus rate and manure application rate research by SIU-C, farm producer panel, and attendance prizes including 40-acres of soil testing ($350 value) and cover crop seed ($350 value). Advance registration (to Clinton County…
National Strip-Tillage Conference
Peoria, IL Peoria, IL, United StatesThe 6th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference, on Aug. 1-2, 2019 at the Embassy Suites, in East Peoria, Illinois, offers nearly 40 cutting-edge, money-making sessions over 2 days, delivering insightful learning and unlimited networking with the best of the strip-till community in a unique environment. You won’t want to miss this! See the highlights: ✔ Exclusive…
PCM Quarterly Meeting – NRCS Programs and Process
Precision Conservation Management Quarterly Dinner August 2, 2019 The Shilling Community Education Center *Meeting will be held in Salon 1* Located at the west end of Richland Community College’s main campus. Turn into the College from Rea’s Bridge Road and use parking lots A and A+ FREE Meal included with RSVP, catering by Griffins' BBQ…