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ANNOUNCEMENT | Illinois Landowner Conservation Series begins September 3

Episode 66 | Edge of Field Considerations: A Farmer Perspective

Edge-of-field practices reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term sustainability. In this episode, farmers Brian Corkill, Brent Fowler, and Jim Fulton from Henry, McDonough, and Livingston counties share their experiences with implementing these conservation practices, offering valuable insights for landowners and farmers. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 65 | Phosphorus and streambanks: a battle for cleaner waterways

In Episode 65 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we take a deeper look at the importance of stable streambanks in keeping waterways clean and protecting farmlands with Dr. Andrew Margenot from University of Illinois, Trevor Toland, a landowner from western Illinois, and Jeff Boeckler of NorthWater Consulting. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 64 | Register for the Ag & Climate Conference

The North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference aims to connect research, extension, and outreach within the agricultural community and will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from July 31 to August 1, 2024.   North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 63 | Data Intensive Farm Management (DIFM.farm)

With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way that researchers and farmers are working together to do this is through data-intensive farm management.  Data Intensive Farm Management Program: https://difm.farm Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 62 | ISAP Soil Health Leadership Program

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership coordinates the Soil Health Leadership program, which Extension partners on. Explore more below.  Information and application Video, ISAP Soil Health Leadership Program Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 61 | Uncovering the Power of Clover Cover

Interested in diversifying your cover crop mix or exploring the power of clover cover? Episode 61 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast looks into utilizing clover as a cover crop with Adam Dahmer, farmer from Williamson County in southern Illinois, and Nathan Johanning, Commercial Agriculture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension.  - Midwest Cover Crop Council Cover Crop Selector Tool Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/NutrientLoss

Episode 60 | The NLRS, Nitrogen Applications & Crop Insurance

Episode 60 of the Illinois Nutrient Reduction Podcast discusses the Post-Application Coverage Endorsement Crop Insurance (PACE) Policy for 2024 from a recent FarmDoc with Megan Dwyer, Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship with Illinois Corn Growers Association and Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois College of ACES Professor and Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy.  Post Application Coverage Endorsement Crop Insurance: https://pacecropinsurance.com/   FarmDoc webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqPoeZkhCGo Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 59 | When It Rains, It Pours: Extreme Precipitation & Nutrient Loss

Episode 59 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast explores the relationship between extreme precipitation events and nutrient loss in agriculture, highlighting the recent article series, When It Rains, It Pours. In this episode, Dr. Marin Skidmore and Dr. Jonathan Coppess, both with the University of Illinois, dive into the impacts of heavy rainfall and snowmelt on agriculture, shedding light on practical strategies for mitigating nutrient loss.   FarmDoc; When It Rains, It Pours: Extreme Precipitation & Nutrient Loss, Part 1  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 58 | Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2023 Biennial Report Update

Hear from the three different sectors outlined within the NLRS on how each sector is addressing nutrient loss and some key points from 2021 and 2022 that are captured in the 2023 Biennial Report.  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 57 | Fall Leaves Clean Streams

Lawn to Lake Midwest  Red Oak Rain Garden  Stormwater @ Home series   Add Organic Matter: Mulch Leaves Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 56 | Cover Crop Considerations: A farmer's perspective

In a panel conversation held at the Farm Progress Show in 2023, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets, Chad Bell, and Cliff Schuette – gathered to discuss their experiences utilizing cover crops and other agricultural conservation practices.   ISAP Cover Crops incentive directory  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 55 | How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU)

The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state Extension-led collaboration focused on ensuring safe and sufficient water supplies not only in the North Central Region, but beyond. The Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program through this network helps students from all backgrounds gain valuable experience that will help students pursue future careers in watershed management and gain an understanding of the role of Extension. At the completion of the 2023 summer program, Dr. John McMaine, director of the Water Resources Institute at South Dakota State University, Ethan Davis, intern at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Sam Henry, intern at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discussed the Extension-focused watershed management internship.     Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 54 | Navigating Extreme Weather Impacts on Agriculture

As the climate continues to change, we are seeing more frequent, extreme weather events. With these weather events occurring more often, considerations on how those events impact agriculture need to be addressed. Trent Ford, State Climatologist at the Illinois State Water Survey, Connor Sible, a Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences, and John Zumwalt, a farmer from Sheldon, IL, talk about extreme weather trends and how farmers can mitigate their impacts.   stateclimatologist.web.illinois.edu/about/  www.isws.illinois.edu/  cropsciences.illinois.edu/  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 53 | Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Camelina as a Cover Crop

As the use of cover crops continues to grow across Illinois and the country, non-traditional crops are being researched and explored as potential cover crops including camelina. Hear from Joel Gruver, Professor of Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture at Western Illinois University, about camelina as a cover crop and his research. Gruver has spent the past 16 years taking the science and translating it into understandable, memorable ideas for both students and farmers. His primary focus is on organic cropping systems and addressing production questions. Gruver is also conducting research on the use of camelina as a cover crop.  Camelina Production   WIU, Allison Organic Research & Demonstration Farm Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 52 | USDA's FPAC Conservation Mission

Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie, met with National Association of Farm Broadcasting members in Washington D.C. The group asked Undersecretary Bonnie about the Farm Production and Conservation’s conservation mission. Undersecretary Bonnie spoke to the group about many topics including the Inflation Reduction Act, the upcoming Farm Bill, climate-smart agriculture, carbon markets, and climate change.   Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 51 | Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program

The Illinois Farm Bureau  Nutrient Stewardship Grant  Program was developed in 2015 to support the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The NSG is now a cornerstone of IFB for its efforts and initiatives on nutrient loss reduction.    Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program  Illinois Nutrient Loss Strategy Implementation   Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 50 | Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story Spotlight

To celebrate our 50th podcast, we get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and production of the new Illinois Farm Bureau  documentary "Sustaining our Future: A Farm Family Story.”  Michael Ganschow, Bureau County Farmer, Lauren Lurkins, IFB Director of Environmental Policy, and Scott Anderson, IFB Video Producer, spoke about their goals and why they wanted to make this short film. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 49 | The Inflation Reduction Act

The Bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act  was signed into law in August 2022. Within the IRA, $18 billion was allocated for agricultural conservation funding over the next 10 years for existing USDA programs. Ivan Dozier, retired Illinois State Conservationist, and Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois Agriculture Policy Specialist discuss which USDA conservation programs will benefit and how this extra funding may complicate the continued existence of these programs over time.  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 48 | Talking Conservation with Farmers

Talking to farmers about adopting conservation practices in their operation can be intimidating for both farmers and conservation professionals. There is an understood need to increase conservation practice adoption in Illinois and across the Midwest, but how can we reach those that have been resistant to adoption? In the December 2022 episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we talk to Chris Morris, a Ph.D. candidate in Rural Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, and Steve Staker, a farmer from Mercer County, Illinois to get some ideas on how to talk to farmers about conservation.    Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 47 | What Role Does Soil Health have on IPM Decisions

Episode 46 | What You Need To Know About Carbon Markets

Episode 45 | The Down & Dirty on Soil Carbon

Episode 44 | The Cover Crop Decision Support Tool

Episode 44 | Cover Crop Decision Support Tool by Illinois Extension

Episode 43 | Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2021 Biennial Report Update

Additional Resources: Lawn to Lake: https://lawntolakemidwest.org/ Rainscaping: https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-to-illinois-extension/ OR https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-illinois-extension Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant: https://iiseagrant.org/

Episode 42 | Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative

Episode 42 | Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative by Illinois Extension

Episode 41 | Are These Tools in Your ToolBox? Bioreactors

Episode 41 | Are These Tools in Your ToolBox? Bioreactors by Illinois Extension

Episode 40 | Farm Safety Special Edition

Episode 40 | Farm Safety Special Edition by Illinois Extension

Episode 39 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Prairie Strips

Episode 39 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Prairie Strips by Illinois Extension

Episode 38 | Soil Soldiers: Microbes fighting for your soil health

Episode 38 | Soil Soldiers: Microbes fighting for your soil health by Illinois Extension

Episode 37 | Crop Insurance Deadlines, Cover Crops, and Pandemic Relief

Episode 37 | Crop Insurance Deadlines, Cover Crops, and Pandemic Relief by Illinois Extension

Episode 36 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones

Episode 36 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones by Illinois Extension

Episode 35 | Are these Tools in your Toolbox | Perennial Grasses

Episode 35 | Are these Tools in your Toolbox | Perennial Grasses by Illinois Extension

Episode 34 | Taking Flight with Cover Crops as Bird Habitat

Episode 34 | Taking Flight with Cover Crops as Bird Habitat by Illinois Extension

Episode 33 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Constructed Wetlands

Episode 33 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Constructed Wetlands by Illinois Extension

Episode 32 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Soil Sampling & VRT

Episode 32 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Soil Sampling & VRT by Illinois Extension

Episode 31 | WASCOB: Dry Dams for the 21st Century

Episode 31 | WASCOB: Dry Dams for the 21st Century by Illinois Extension

Episode 30 | Your Dollars at Work for You - IL NREC

Episode 30 | Your Dollars at Work for You - IL NREC by Illinois Extension

Episode 29 | Meet the New Illinois NRCS State Soil Health Specialist

Episode 29 | Meet the New Illinois NRCS State Soil Health Specialist by Illinois Extension

Episode 28 | Managing Water at the Edge of the Field with Saturated Buffers

Episode 28 | Managing Water at the Edge of the Field with Saturated Buffers by Illinois Extension

Episode 27 | A Watershed Approach to Adopting Conservation

Episode 27 | A Watershed Approach to Adopting Conservation by Illinois Extension

Episode 26 | Maximizing Corn Yield Profits & Minimizing N Losses

Episode 26 | Maximizing Corn Yield Profits & Minimizing N Losses by Illinois Extension

Episode 25 | Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops

Episode 25 | Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops by Illinois Extension

Episode 24 | Watershed Based Planning

Episode 24 | Watershed Based Planning by Illinois Extension

Episode 23 | The Biennial Report - tracking progress in the state

Episode 23 | The Biennial Report - tracking progress in the state by Illinois Extension

Episode 22 | Navigating the New Waters of Sustainably Sourced Grain Markets

Episode 22 | Navigating the New Waters of Sustainably Sourced Grain Markets by Illinois Extension

Episode 21 | ICC's System Approach to Improving Water Quality

Episode 21 | ICC's System Approach to Improving Water Quality by Illinois Extension

Episode 20 | Wetlands - live from the Farm Progress Show

Episode 20 | Wetlands - live from the Farm Progress Show by Illinois Extension

Episode 19 | An NLRS Update Live to Tape from the Farm Progress Show

Episode 19 | An NLRS Update Live to Tape from the Farm Progress Show by Illinois Extension

Episode 18 | New Depths of Water Quality: Managing Cover Crops and Livestock

Episode 18 | New Depths of Water Quality: Managing Cover Crops and Livestock by Illinois Extension

Episode 17 | Weather Extremes: Building a More Resilient System with Conservation

Episode 17 | Weather Extremes: Building a More Resilient System with Conservation by Illinois Extension

Episode 16 | Getting the Dirt on Healthy Soil

Episode 16 | Getting the Dirt on Healthy Soil by Illinois Extension

Episode 15 | Pests and Pathogens, Oh My!

Episode 15 | Pests and Pathogens, Oh My! by Illinois Extension

Episode 14 | Improving Your Bottom Line and Water Quality with MRTN

Episode 14 | Improving Your Bottom Line and Water Quality with MRTN by Illinois Extension

Episode 13 | Managing Cover Crops as Part of Your Cropping System: Advice from Experts

Episode 13 | Managing Cover Crops as Part of Your Cropping System: Advice from Experts by Illinois Extension

Episode 12 | Cultivating Change in Conservation - Illinois Farm Bureau's Perspective

Episode 12 | Cultivating Change in Conservation - Illinois Farm Bureau's Perspective by Illinois Extension

Episode 11 | Economics of Conservation

Episode 11 | Economics of Conservation by Illinois Extension

Episode 10 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 4 Certified Livestock Manager Training

Episode 10 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 4 Certified Livestock Manager Training by Illinois Extension

Episode 09 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 3 Best Management Practices

Episode 09 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 3 Best Management Practices by Illinois Extension

Episode 08 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 2 Pastures and Lots

Episode 08 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 2 Pastures and Lots by Illinois Extension

Episode 07 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 1 Confinement

Episode 07 | Handling Livestock Waste: Part 1 Confinement by Illinois Extension

Episode 06 | Conservation Tillage, Cover Crops, & Side Dressing Nitrogen

Episode 06 | Conservation Tillage, Cover Crops, & Side Dressing Nitrogen by Illinois Extension

Episode 05 | Fall Tillage and Fertilization Do's and Don'ts

Episode 05 | Fall Tillage and Fertilization Do's and Don'ts by Illinois Extension

Episode 04 | Bioreactors: A Farmer's Perspective

Episode 04 | Bioreactors: A Farmer's Perspective by Illinois Extension

Episode 03 | Bioreactors: How to Chip Away at Nitrogen Runoff

Episode 03 | Bioreactors: How to Chip Away at Nitrogen Runoff by Illinois Extension

Episode 02 | Cover Crops: the why & how for this fall

Episode 02 | Cover Crops: the why & how for this fall by Illinois Extension

Episode 01 | Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy

Episode 01 | Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy by Illinois Extension