Field Notes

Free ecosystem market webinars available for farmers

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership will host four webinars in June and July By Diego Flammini Staff Writer Farms.com An industry organization is hosting online presentations to help farmers and industry advisors make informed decisions about emerging market opportunities. The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership will host a four-part webinar series in June and July to provide information about the ecosystem market. “It’s monetizing...

Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host free webinar series to navigate ecosystem market opportunities

Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host free webinar series to navigate ecosystem market opportunities ISAP’s mission is to create a network to support a systems approach to improve Illinois soil health and reduce nutrient loss. DEKALB, Ill. – The Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership (ISAP) will be holding a free, four-part webinar series this summer, exploring new ecosystem services market opportunities for Midwest farmers....

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast – NEW EPISODE

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by the University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 36, “Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones.” The episode features Dennis Bowman, University of Illinois Extension Interim Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Commercial Agriculture Educator; Scott Erikson, farmer from Knox County; and Teresa Steckler, University of Illinois Extension Commercial...

ISAP in the News (April)

ISAP available to assist, educate farmers in carbon, water quality Farm World - April 5, 2021 Conservation Service conservation practices.   How to approach carbon market opportunities Successful Farming - Agriculture.com - April 19, 2021 Successful Farming Staff: Two resources comparing different company policies: ISAP Ecosystem Market Information Agweb Comparison of Nine