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Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership Welcomes the Illinois Certified Crop Advisers as Newest Member
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership brings together diverse member organizations who are working collaboratively to encourage the adoption of sustainable and profitable production practices that improve soil health and restore local waters. DEKALB, Ill. – Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership (ISAP) is excited to welcome the Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) to the current 13-member partnership. The expanded membership advances ISAP’s capacity to...
Partner Spotlight: ILICA
The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is excited to invite you to attend the 2022 Illinois LICA Annual Convention & Members' Meeting to discover new and improved ways of doing business. With a full agenda including deep-diving education sessions, septic license CEU training, a trade show with 35+ vendors, evening entertainment, and hospitality opportunities galore, the 2022...
Partner Spotlight: Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is excited to announce the return of the Better Beans series, which will return to in-person formats. The Better Beans event series brings local soybean knowledge specific to farmers’ regions, offering up the chance to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and conditions affecting them directly. Participants will receive agronomy insights for their soil, planting tips for...
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – NEW EPISODE
Tune in to Episode 43 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – “Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2021 Biennial Report Update.” The episode features a summary of key points from the Biennial Report. Trevor Sample, the Agency Coordinator for the NLRS with Illinois EPA, provides a brief background on the NLRS, implementation and water quality findings from the 2021 Biennial...
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – NEW EPISODE
Tune in to Episode 42 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – “Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative.” The episode features a thoughtful discussion about the Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (IRAI) with guests Dr. Adam Davis, Professor and Crop Sciences Department Head at University of Illinois, and Dr. Emily Heaton, Professor of Crop Sciences at University of Illinois and Director of...
New “Soil Health Check Up” Video Series
A new three part video series called “Soil Health Check Up” was recently co-created and released by Dr. Stacy Zuber, Illinois State Soil Health Specialist with NRCS, and Jennifer Jones, Extension Watershed Outreach Associate with University of Illinois Extension. Each video describes and demonstrates at-home soil health tests that farmers, landowners, or homeowners could use to visually assess the health of...