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The Aggregate – November 2020
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* The Aggregate Combining research, resources, learning opportunities, and current events for agriculture and conservation professionals. Tillage Benchmarks for Corn in Illinois Although the farm income outlook has improved for 2020, it is still important to watch tillage costs for both financial and soil health purposes. A recent University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign report posted to FarmdocDaily highlights the financial benefit of reducing...
The Aggregate – October 2020
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* The Aggregate Combining research, resources, learning opportunities, and current events for agriculture and conservation professionals. ISAP releases fact sheet highlighting carbon farming opportunities! ISAP is committed to identifying ways that farmers can successfully implement conservation cropping systems that benefit their bottom line. With over 23 million acres of cropland available for the implementation of practices capable of increasing soil carbon...
Farmers needed for $4 million conservation innovation grant
A University of Illinois research team, led by Agricultural and Consumer Economics Professor David Bullock, received a $4 million award from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement on-farm conservation practices. The U of I project is entitled “Improving the Economic and Ecological Sustainability of US Crop Production through On-Farm Precision Experimentation.” In collaboration with Washington State University’s Extension Program and cotton, corn, soy, and wheat producers,...
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – NEW EPISODE
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by the University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 30, Your Dollars at Work for You: Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council. This episode features Julie Armstrong, NREC Executive Director; Shani Golovay, NREC Research Manager; and Jeff Kirwan, NREC Chairman and farmer. As always, all of the episodes can be found...
Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership Releases Carbon Farming Guide Resource
Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership Releases Carbon Farming Guide Resource ISAP’s mission is to create a network to support a systems approach to improve Illinois soil health and reduce nutrient loss. DEKALB, Ill. – The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership is excited to announce a new factsheet outlining carbon farming opportunities in Illinois. This guide serves to introduce farmers to financial opportunities available for...
Did you miss the recent P-Workshop webinar? We got you covered!
P-Workshop: Managing Phosphorus in Conservation Cropping Systems | 9/3/2020 [button text="Click here to watch the webinar!" link="https://youtu.be/NPNRSNXjK9U" style="default" size="normal" target="_self" display="inline" icon="no"] Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, American Farmland Trust, and the Upper Macoupin Creek Watershed Partnership for an informative webinar focused on managing phosphorus in conservation cropping systems. Presentations will highlight current research and management tips for farmers...