Recent News
Strategies to Reduce Nitrate Loss from Tile-Drained Cropland
Strategies to Reduce Nitrate Loss from Tile-Drained Cropland The recently released Illinois EPA and Department of Agriculture biennial report on Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) showed that nitrate and phosphorus loads, in addition to water flows, have increased statewide since 2013. While it may appear there has been no progress in reducing nutrient runoff, particularly from our farm fields,...
Building Evidence on Soil Health for Illinois
To ensure a sustainable future for the land there’s one place more and more farmers know they can turn: the soil beneath their feet. American Farmland Trust partnered with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on four new case studies that show healthier soil on farmland brings economic benefits to farmers and environmental benefits to both farmers and society. One of those farms...
ISAP Aggregate – February
Read the latest ISAP "Aggregate" Newsletter for February!
Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program is a Success
Author Kris Reynolds stands in his field planted with a cereal rye cover crop. Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program is a Success It is now February and it has officially been nearly two months since the launch of the IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. The Illinois Legislature approved a new line item this fiscal year in the...
Alphabet Soup is Happening Soon!
Alphabet soup is back! Join colleagues and friends for discussion and networking at our first Alphabet Soup gathering of 2020. Dr. Laura Gentry of the Illinois Corn Growers Association will provide a brief recap of the NLRS findings. Dr. Linda Prokopy of Purdue University will lead an in-depth discussion on communications strategies related to land stewardship. Lexi Clark of Field...
CoverCress: Research and Development of Field Pennycress as a Cash Crop for Illinois Farmers
[highlight]Message from Pete Fandell, ISAP Steering Committee Member: ISAP is committed to providing tools and information for farmers and their trusted advisors to improve soil health and reduce nutrient loss. This includes sharing research on new technologies. Members were made aware of research being conducted by CoverCress during a recent call among cover crop specialists. CoverCress is in the early...