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.…
Connecting Tile to Conservation
The public is invited to attend a conservation practice field day at one of the newest Smart Wetlands. this tile-treatment was built in 2021, is located on cropland in western Marshall County, IL. Get a close-up view of how the water flows into and out of the wetland. See the wildlife habitat provided by the…
What You Need to Know to Help Farmers Do Conservation Profitably
VirtualA two-part training for conservation professionals and educators You know farmers want to learn how conservation pencils out, but do you find yourself unsure how to answer a farmer’s questions related to the costs, benefits, and return on investment (ROI)? This training will help you talk with farmers about what is known about the ways…
Financial Impacts of Conservation Practices Virtual Trainings
VirtualThese trainings – one for conservation educators and another for farm finance educators – will help participants feel more knowledgeable and confident in supporting farmers’ decisions about cover crops, conservation tillage, and/or managed grazing. This training is for Conservation professionals/educators who help farmers implement conservation practices, including from Extension, county or state government, Soil and…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network – Cover Crop Cocktails
To continue ICCON's four-part summer series, Cover Crop Cocktails, our second call of this series is with Chase Brown from Brown Seed Sales. Chase will discuss how to determine specific seeding rates for cover crops of a multispecies mix and why you would select these rates for your mix. Chase Brown farms near Warrensburg IL…
Illinois Soybean Association Field Talk: FMC
Lunch and CCA credits provided. The first 50 registrants receive a free Illinois Soybean Association bag chair. This Field Talk focuses on the herbicide development and screening process, as well as weed management. FMC is an agricultural sciences company that advances farming through innovation and sustainable crop protection technologies. From their industry leading discovery pipeline…
What You Need to Know to Help Farmers Do Conservation Profitably
VirtualA two-part training for conservation professionals and educators You know farmers want to learn how conservation pencils out, but do you find yourself unsure how to answer a farmer’s questions related to the costs, benefits, and return on investment (ROI)? This training will help you talk with farmers about what is known about the ways…
What You Need to Know to Help Farmers Do Conservation Profitably
VirtualA two-part training for conservation professionals and educators You know farmers want to learn how conservation pencils out, but do you find yourself unsure how to answer a farmer’s questions related to the costs, benefits, and return on investment (ROI)? This training will help you talk with farmers about what is known about the ways…
Financial Impacts of Conservation Practices Virtual Trainings
VirtualThese trainings – one for conservation educators and another for farm finance educators – will help participants feel more knowledgeable and confident in supporting farmers’ decisions about cover crops, conservation tillage, and/or managed grazing. This training is for Conservation professionals/educators who help farmers implement conservation practices, including from Extension, county or state government, Soil and…
Fields of Potential: Utilizing Cover Crops for Sustainable Agriculture
Discover the untapped benefits of cover crops for your fields at this event on Thursday, July 13 from 5 - 7 pm in Woodhull, Ill. Learn about cover crop mixes to consider depending on your goals. Hear about different application and termination methods to consider for your operation's unique needs. Connect with like-minded farmers at…
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Webinar Series
ISAP is excited to announce our upcoming Partners for Climate Smart Commodities webinar series, beginning Friday, July 14th at 8am CT. Read more about the presenters and their programs below. Kicking off the series, Sam Field and Brogan Schanz will be speaking on the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program. This project will build markets and provide…
SIU/NREC/ILFB/ISA Summer Field Day
Come join the Agronomy Team from the Illinois Soybean Association who will provide updates on the research investments being made through the soybean checkoff. Lots of new information to share! Transportation to field locations provided / lunch provided Speakers: Dr. Jon Schoonover – “WASCoBs – Their impact on water quality, legacy P and sediment" Dr.…