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.
Better Beans Series
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring local soybean knowledge from Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), agronomists, industry experts, and farmers. Participants will receive local agronomic insight and the tools they need to improve profitability and achieve high…
Better Beans Series
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring local soybean knowledge from Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), agronomists, industry experts, and farmers. Participants will receive local agronomic insight and the tools they need to improve profitability and achieve high…
Better Beans Series
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring local soybean knowledge from Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), agronomists, industry experts, and farmers. Participants will receive local agronomic insight and the tools they need to improve profitability and achieve high…
Better Beans Series
The Better Beans Series, funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program, are half-day, in-person events held around the state of Illinois. These sessions bring local soybean knowledge from Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), agronomists, industry experts, and farmers. Participants will receive local agronomic insight and the tools they need to improve profitability and achieve high…
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…
Decision Support Tools and Climate Monitoring for Agriculture | Climate Series
VirtualThe Midwestern Regional Climate Center is the regional host for free, online historical and near real-time climate and weather monitoring. Utilizing data from federally-funded weather station networks, the MRCC has developed several tools and resources that may be useful and usable to the agricultural community for planning and risk assessment purposes. This presentation will highlight…
Learning from Leaders: Accelerating Conservation Drainage Adoption
This webinar series explores the adoption of conservation drainage across disciplines, regions, and landscapes. Through five, 75-minute sessions, leading stakeholders will share unique perspectives, engage in dialogue, and generate a set of recommendations to be used to advance conservation drainage adoption locally and nationally. Webinar 1: Social Science Perspectives January 26, 3:00 p.m. to 4:15…