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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… |
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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. |
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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… |
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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… |
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Spend 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. 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. |
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Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. In each Shop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a question related to a challenge they are experiencing with a… |
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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… |
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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… 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. |
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Interested in innovative conservation drainage practices that improve water quality and support productive agriculture? Join us in Cisco on August 13 for the 2026 Nutrient Management Field Day where you’ll see live installations of saturated buffers and denitrifying bioreactors by Illinois LICA contractors, plus tour an automated drainage water management system. It’s a hands-on look… Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. In each Shop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a question related to a challenge they are experiencing with a… |
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This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is… |
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An informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers. 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. |
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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… Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop and livestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. In each Shop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a question related to a challenge they are experiencing with a… |
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Join LaSalle County SWCD and American Farmland Trust for a field day highlighting innovative strategies to promote soil health. Topics will include: Soil health principles Intro to biochar-benefits and strategies Q&A with a biochar industry professional Cover crops ahead of corn and for weed suppression Farmer panel discussion-bring your questions! Grazing cover crops site visit…
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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment, including succession planning, asset stewardship, Farm Bill, and market conditions. The event will be on Aug. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mt. Vernon. Discussion will cover practical topics, including:…
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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment, including succession planning, asset stewardship, Farm Bill, and market conditions. The event will be on Aug. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mt. Vernon. Discussion will cover practical topics, including:…
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Please join the Mercer and Henry County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for a morning of demos and discussions centered on soil health strategies, including: Torey Colburn, AFT, Rainfall simulator & soil health concepts Lou Liva, PCM Shay Litwiler, Drone demo (weather permitting) Jason Hessman, NRCS, Programs and funding opportunities IDOA programs and funding opportunities… 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. |
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You know that using cover crops will improve your soil's health, prevent erosion, and enhance nutrient cycling on your land, but the challenges seem overwhelming. New technology may provide the answers to the challenges of timing, weather, and field conditions that have kept you from fully embracing cover crops. Grow & Graze returns Thursday, Aug.… |
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Explore and learn about USDA certified organic herb and vegetable production with a focus on soil and ecological health. Farmers Julie and Jason at Banford Road Farm are laser-focused on building and sustaining soil health, and organize their work in order to maintain ecological balance across the entire two acres of field and high tunnel… |
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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. |
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Paul Hoffman returned to his family farm near Earlville, Illinois, to take over the row crop operation in 2014 after exploring a career teaching math. Since then, he has gradually diversified the farm’s rotations to include organic corn, soybeans, wheat, sunflowers, canola, oats, buckwheat, rye, red clover and forages. The forages in his rotations feed… |
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