Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network

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The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network with a strong community of cover crop enthusiasts.

To stay up to date on upcoming calls, receive follow up notes and call recordings, and stay in touch with the ICCON Network, please join our google group. If you have any trouble accessing the group or would like to suggest a topic for an upcoming call, please email hello@ilsustainableag.org

Upcoming ICCON calls:

Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls

October 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
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Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls

November 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST
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Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls

December 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST
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Read about past ICCON calls:

The Impact of Disease Management and Cover Crops on Corn Yields: Research Highlights from Dr. Alison Robertson

By Rachel Lechuga | August 20, 2024

On August 14, ICCON was thrilled to be joined by Dr. Alison Robertson, Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathologist with the Iowa State University.  Dr. Robertson was invited to share…

GROW Network Discusses Effective Weed Management in new ICCON Summer Series

By Torey Colburn | July 15, 2024

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…

Illinois Cover Crop Legislation: Insights from ICCON’s June Update

By Torey Colburn | June 18, 2024

On June 12th ICCON was joined by Dylan Cook, Midwest Policy Manager with American Farmland Trust, Dr. Corey Lacey, Environmental Policy Manager with Illinois Soybean Association, and special guest, Dr.…

Illinois Crop Consultant Discusses C:N Ratios of Cover Crops Ahead of Termination

By Torey Colburn | April 17, 2024

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…

Probing Into Soil Health Tests: Soil Health Test Parameters to Guide Management Decisions

By Torey Colburn | March 19, 2024

In the most recent session of the Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) presentation, ICCON had the pleasure of hosting Robert (Bob) Schindelbeck, Director of the Cornell Soil Health Laboratory…

Probing Into Soil Health Tests: Dr. Patrick Freeze Recaps the Haney Soil Health Test

By Torey Colburn | February 21, 2024

To kick off the first call of ICCON’s Probing Into Soil Health Tests: Which Test is Best? series, ICCON hosted Dr. Patrick Freeze from Ward Laboratories, Inc. to delve into…

ICCON Discusses NLRS Challenges and Feasibility of Achieving Interim Goals

By ISAP Coordinator | January 16, 2024

During the January ICCON call, the network had the pleasure of hosting Adrienne Marino, Water Quality Program Manager at the Nature Conservancy in Illinois. Marino shared a comprehensive overview of…

ICCON Recaps The 2023 National Cover Crop Survey

By Torey Colburn | December 20, 2023

On December 13, ICCON welcomed Dr. Rob Meyers, the Director for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri, for an insightful discussion on the outcomes of the…

Using Citizen Science to Understand Cover Crop Performance in the Great Lakes Region

By Frank Rademacher | November 14, 2023

On November 9th, 2023, ICCON was joined by Etienne Sutton, a PhD candidate and National Institute of Food and Agriculture fellow from the University of Michigan School for Environment and…

Cover Crop Mixes for Wildlife Habitat and Biodiversity

By ISAP Coordinator | September 20, 2023

On September 13, 2023, ICCON was joined by Tyson Seirer from STAR Seed, an independent seed supplier based in Osborne, Kansas. Tyson helps growers access the unique seed resources at…

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