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Upper Macoupin Creek Summer Field Day
Field DayLearn about proven & successful nutrient management when making a change in your farming system, including cover crops and tillage changes. See full agenda here. Registration not required!
Read MoreIllinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a free online national webinar exploring ecosystem markets
Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a free online national webinar exploring ecosystem markets 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 online webinar on Friday February 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST …
Read MoreIllinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a series of virtual meetings on Conservation Drainage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2020 CONTACT: Adrienne Marino | adrienne.marino@tnc.org Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a series of virtual meetings on Conservation Drainage ISAP’s mission is to create a network to support a systems approach to improve Illinois soil health and reduce nutrient loss. DEKALB, Ill. – Members of the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership, ISAP, with additional industry agency, conservation, …
Read MoreNavigating A Few ISAP Farmer Resources in the Face of COVID-19
Navigating A Few ISAP Farmer Resources in the Face of COVID-19 Many of us are being impacted by the corona-virus pandemic—especially our farmers. ISAP partners are trying to navigate this by providing aid and educational materials to those that are directly impacted in Illinois and beyond. ISAP’s foundation stems from collaboration and positive movements for improving agriculture and water quality …
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 …
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