Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Illinois Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Cohort Meeting
The IL ACPF Cohort, coordinated by ISAP, meets 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 bi-monthly. Participating in the…
Citizen Science for Great Lakes Cover Crops
Many cover crop benefits depend on successful cover crop growth, or biomass, but cover crop biomass can vary widely across farms because it is influenced by a range of environmental and management factors. Using citizen science, we’re partnering with farmers across the Great Lakes region to better understand how and why cover crop growth varies across…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Exploring a Pumped Bioreactor System for Improved Water Quality
Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Days will continue Oct. 20 with this webinar focusing on the impact of bioreactors on water quality.
Smart Wetlands Presentation
Join the Severson Dells Nature Center for an evening with Jill Kostel, Ph.D., Senior Environmental Engineer at the Wetlands Initiative, as she discusses their Smart Wetlands program. This program works with farmers and other partners to provide an effective, long-term solution for addressing excess nutrients in our waterways by locating wetlands to intercept agricultural tile…
Enhancing Soil Health: Opportunities for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in Agroecosystems
Soil health has received heightened interest because of its association with long-term agricultural sustainability and ecological benefits. Yet, questions remain regarding soil health’s role in climate mitigation and adaptation within row-crop agriculture. This webinar features Christine Sprunger, Assistant Professor of soil health in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University.…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds
The History Center 302 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IndianaDo you coordinate efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest? Or, do you support the work of those who do? If so, please join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, November 3rd and 4th 2022 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After hosting a dozen successful “LMW” meetings in the upper Mississippi…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
ICCON New and Emerging Cover Crops Winter Series: Balansa Clover
With support from the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC), the Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (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…