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Nutrient loss reduction efforts include outreach, watershed planning
Nutrient loss reduction efforts include outreach, watershed planning here’s plenty of nutrient loss management research data available, but it doesn’t do much good if it isn’t disseminated to farmers to show there’s proof in the pudding. That’s where University of Illinois Extension and other partner organizations come in. I recently spoke with AgriNews about outreach being conducted in watersheds across …
Read MoreIllinois Crop Management Conference – Champaign
I Hotel and Conference CenterWhat do you need to know for the 2020 growing season? The University of Illinois will address several key topics at four regional Crop Management Conferences around the state in January and February. The meetings will provide a forum for discussion and interaction between participants, University of Illinois researchers, and Extension educators. Conference dates and locations are: Jan. 22 DoubleTree …
Read MoreCoverCress: Research and Development of Field Pennycress as a Cash Crop for Illinois Farmers
[highlight]Message from Pete Fandell, ISAP Steering Committee Member: ISAP is committed to providing tools and information for farmers and their trusted advisors to improve soil health and reduce nutrient loss. This includes sharing research on new technologies. Members were made aware of research being conducted by CoverCress during a recent call among cover crop specialists. CoverCress is in the early …
Read MoreISAP Responds to the Illinois-NLRS 2017-2019
The state of Illinois, through its agencies the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, released the 2017-2019 biennial report on its Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (IL NLRS) is one of many state strategies developed and implemented over the 31-state Mississippi River basin that are intended to reduce both point and nonpoint nutrient losses to improve the state’s overall water quality, …
Read MoreConservation Cropping Seminar – Bloomington
Double Tree Hotel, BloomingtonJoin us at the upcoming Conservation Cropping Seminars! The 2020 Conservation Cropping Seminars provide opportunities to meet and visit with speakers, sponsors, and other producers in a small group setting. Speakers and special guests include: Hans Kok, Indiana Soil Health Consultant Bryan Young, Purdue University Weed and Chemistry professor Rick and Aaron Clark, Illinois conservation farmers Register early to reserve …
Read MoreConservation Cropping Seminar – Rochelle
Hickory Grove Conf. CenterJoin us at the upcoming Conservation Cropping Seminars! The 2020 Conservation Cropping Seminars provide opportunities to meet and visit with speakers, sponsors, and other producers in a small group setting. Speakers and special guests include: Hans Kok, Indiana Soil Health Consultant Bryan Young, Purdue University Weed and Chemistry professor Rick and Aaron Clark, Illinois conservation farmers Register early to reserve …
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