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Economics of Soil Health: Contributions of Reduced Tillage and Cover Cropping
A series of Soil Science Society of America webinars produced in partnership with The Soil Health Institute and sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation. Weighing the costs and benefits of soil health management practices is a primary concern for producers considering the adoption of such practices. However, the economic information needed for making data-driven, science-based decisions is difficult to find. …
Read MoreSoil Health Partnership Sessions Webinar: Nutrient Management – Looking at Farmer Experiences
Basic Illinois Location (Online)On November 24, the Soil Health Partnership will host a Soil Sessions webinar. This webinar will be co-hosted by Dr. Sally Flis, Senior Director of Agronomy with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and Lisa Kubik, SHP Field Manager in Iowa. In this session, our hosts will discuss several farmer case studies that look at the interaction between soil health, conservation practices, …
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 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 MoreCover Crop Meeting – University of Illinois Extension Effingham
University of Illinois Extension Effingham OfficeJoin us for a FREE cover crop meeting at the University of Illinois Extension Effingham office to learn about the following: An Update on Nutrient Loss in Illinois Soil Health Partnership Findings in Southern Illinois Are Cover Crops Shifting Your Insect Populations? Profitability in an Advanced Conservation System 8:30 AM—Registration opens 9:00—Welcome 9:05— An Update on Nutrient Loss in Illinois, …
Read MoreThe Impacts of Cover Crops and 4R Nitrogen Management on Water Quality and Agronomics
Lake Springfield Watershed & The Soil Health Partnership want to invite you to a dinner with Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. Dr. Shalamar Armstrong is an Assistant Professor of Soil Conservation and Management in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University and is an adjunct professor of the Illinois State University Department of Agriculture. He is the director of the Soil Ecosystem …
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