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A “Restorative” ISAP Gathering at the Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
Back in June, the quarterly ISAP partner meeting was hosted by The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) at their farmhouse located within TWI’s Sue & Wes Dixon Waterfowl Refuge at Hennepin & Hopper Lakes in Hennepin, IL. After the business portion of the meeting, members were given the opportunity to see and learn more about the Refuge. TWI acquired this 3,000-acre site...
Considerations to take for Fall Cover Crop Seed Application
Cover crop seeding for corn and soybeans is just around the corner, so it's time to give some consideration to how you will get them applied this fall. There are several ways to seed cover crops, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. You will need to learn what works best for you, your soil, climate, cropping system, and operation....
GROW Network Discusses Effective Weed Management in new ICCON Summer Series
On July 10, 2024 ICCON was pleased to kick off the 2024 summer series “Weeds & Disease & Pests, Oh My!” by welcoming Emily Unglesby and John Wallace of the Getting Rid of Weeds (GROW) network to share information about what the GROW network is and an overview of the research GROW is conducting regarding the use and management of...
Farmers and Ag Professionals Cultivate Conversations on Edge-of-Field Practices
By Katie Holland, Emma Eldridge, Rachel Curry, and Nicole Haverback On June 25th, Illinois farmers, landowners, and agriculture professionals gathered at the Knox County Farm Bureau building in Galesburg for “Cultivating Conversations: How and Why Farmers Implement Edge-of-Field Practices.” The event was co-hosted by the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) and Illinois Extension, featuring a presentation from Catherine DeLong of...
PCM Highlights Profitability Over Yield in New Data Publication
ISAP member Precision Conservation Management (PCM) recently published their annual data book The Business Case for Conservation in the June issue of Prairie Farmer Magazine. This report highlights data gleaned from farmers in Illinois regarding the financial, agronomic, and environmental impact of in-field conservation practices. “Profitability trends for tillage, cover crops, and nutrient management can change from year to year, but...
Illinois Crop Consultant Discusses C:N Ratios of Cover Crops Ahead of Termination
In concluding the Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network's (ICCON) three-part series on soil health testing, David Kleinschmidt, owner of Progressive Agronomy Consulting in Illinois, shared valuable insights into how he uses the Haney Soil Health Test to guide crop nutrition programs for his clients, emphasizing a holistic approach that considers soil as a dynamic system. Working closely with his farmer...