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Digging Deeper: A Comparison Between Standard Soil Tests and the Haney Soil Health Test

By ISAP Coordinator | November 19, 2024

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) has released our comparison guide showing the similarities and differences between a standard soil fertility test and the Haney Soil Health Test. Based the…

Illinois Cover Crop Quick Reference Guide

By ISAP Coordinator | October 25, 2024

The Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI) created this general overview of planting information for common cover crops.

Cover Crop Seeding Methods Guide

By ISAP Coordinator | August 20, 2024

Making cover crop seeding decisions can be a complicated process. ISAP developed the Cover Crop Seeding guide to help producers understand the benefits and considerations of various cover crop application methods. The…

The Policy Landscape for Agricultural Bioenergy

By ISAP Coordinator | May 10, 2024

This issue brief, the last in a series on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions policy, offers an introduction to bioenergy and relevant federal agricultural and nonagricultural policy.

Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience Webinar

By ISAP Coordinator | May 10, 2024

As climate change continues to impact both natural systems and communities, nature-based practices can provide an important solution for building climate resilience. This webcast features professionals from across the country…

DEI Guidebook for Conservation Professionals

By ISAP Coordinator | May 10, 2024

This guidebook seeks to be a living resource aimed at integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into conservation efforts amidst the challenges posed by climate change. Developed by stakeholders representing historically…

USDA Census

Highlights from the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

By ISAP Coordinator | April 12, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, AFT’s Farmland Information Center and National Agricultural Land Network hosted a webinar on Highlights from the 2022 Census of Agriculture with presenters from the USDA’s…

Farm Innovations Special Report: A Guide to Cover Crop Management

Farm Innovations Special Report: A Guide to Cover Crop Management

By ISAP Coordinator | April 12, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions about Biochar Applied to Soil

Frequently Asked Questions about Biochar Applied to Soil

By ISAP Coordinator | March 22, 2024

This FAQ is a reference guide for biochar users, producers and stakeholders. It answers common questions about biochar applications to soil from experts representing United States Department of Agriculture, Cornell…

ISAP’s Introduction to Soil Health Practices

By ISAP Coordinator | March 13, 2024

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s recent publication, “An Introduction to Soil Health Practices,” clearly communicates the role of soil health practices in addressing agronomic challenges and resource concerns. Co-author Torey…