Reducing Applied Inputs After Years of Building Soil Health
Brian Corkill and his father, Alan, farm corn and soybeans near Galva, Illinois, using strip-till and no-till systems, along with cover crops. Brian started using cover crops about 15 years ago to slow soil erosion and reverse soil compaction. He has since observed other positive effects of cover crops – such as his ability to…
Southern Illinois Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities…
Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network (ICON) convenes agriculture specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to conservation agriculture. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Illinois LICA Drainage Water Workshop Series: Decatur, IL
Richland Community College 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL, United StatesSpend a day with leading experts exploring conservation drainage, NLRS updates, wetlands considerations, nutrient loss research, and practical project insights all designed to strengthen water quality, profitability, and conservation efforts across Illinois.
AISWCD Annual Meeting & Summer Training Conference
Embassy Suites 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria, ILSIU Nutrient Research Field Day
SIU Carbondale - University Farms 3268 West Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale, IL, United StatesSIU Farms, NREC, ILFB, and ISA are hosting a field day at the SIU Research Farms. There will be talks about cover crops, tillage, remote sensing, and other conservation practices that are currently being researched at SIU. Lunch is included.
Heart of America Grazing Conference
Effingham Events Center 1501 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, ILThis annual conference brings together graziers from across the Midwest for two days of speakers, farm tours, and practical learning focused on improving regenerative grazing systems.
Virtual Cover Crop Chats
VirtualAn informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center Field Day
Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center 37804 State Highway 104, Baylis, ILPRESENTATION TOPICS: Disease Risks and Fungicide ROI in Corn and Soybean. Dr. Boris X Camiletti Weather Forecast Discussion – Sharpen Your Pitchforks! Trent Ford Nitrogen-Sulfur Connection: What Can We Measure and Manage? Dr. John Jones Exploring Cover Crop Systems and Strategies. Nathan Johanning Early Season Crop Injury and Weed Management Implications of Waterhemp Emergence Timing…