nutrient loss
2022 Wisconsin Online Nutrient Management Training
OnlineThis online training will cover the basic concepts of soil fertility management in Wisconsin and is meant to cover the material required to write your own nutrient management plan for your farm. This is a 5 hour class and will be taught via presentations shared over Zoom. All the classes are identical and you only need to attend one class. …
Read MoreEpisode 25 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 25 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, “Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops” featuring Lowell Gentry and Brian Corkill. As always, all of the episodes can be found here: https://will.illinois.edu/agriculture/note/50107
Read MoreStrategies to Reduce Nitrate Loss from Tile-Drained Cropland
Strategies to Reduce Nitrate Loss from Tile-Drained Cropland The recently released Illinois EPA and Department of Agriculture biennial report on Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) showed that nitrate and phosphorus loads, in addition to water flows, have increased statewide since 2013. While it may appear there has been no progress in reducing nutrient runoff, particularly from our farm fields, …
Read MoreAlphabet Soup is Happening Soon!
Alphabet soup is back! Join colleagues and friends for discussion and networking at our first Alphabet Soup gathering of 2020. Dr. Laura Gentry of the Illinois Corn Growers Association will provide a brief recap of the NLRS findings. Dr. Linda Prokopy of Purdue University will lead an in-depth discussion on communications strategies related to land stewardship. Lexi Clark of Field …
Read MoreISAP Responds to the Illinois-NLRS 2017-2019
The state of Illinois, through its agencies the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, released the 2017-2019 biennial report on its Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (IL NLRS) is one of many state strategies developed and implemented over the 31-state Mississippi River basin that are intended to reduce both point and nonpoint nutrient losses to improve the state’s overall water quality, …
Read MoreIllinois NLRS Conference
Crowne Plaza, SpringfieldNLRS Partnership Meeting hosted by Illinois EPA, Illinois Dept of Agriculture, and U of I Extension. Tuesday, December 3 Open Plenary Session 9:00 – noon 9:00 – 9:10 am Welcome Eliana Brown, University of Illinois Extension 9:10 – 9:20 am Opening Remarks John Kim, Illinois EPA Director 9:20 – 10:00 am KEYNOTE Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary 10:00 – 10:15 …
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