Nutrient Loss Reduction

Precision Conservation Management (PCM) director Greg Goodwin and conservation specialist Lou Liva...

In a virtual panel hosted by Illinois Extension, three farmers from across the state discussed their experiences with cover crops. Norm Deets of Ogle County,...

In Episode 73 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Nate Lawrence and MJ Oviatt from the Savanna...

In episode 72 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Mila Marshall of the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter discussed the group’s work to reduce nutrient loss across...

Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In episode 71 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast,...

In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-field practice included in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Strategy (NLRS) suite of agricultural conservation...

Wetlands are some of the most vital yet misunderstood ecosystems, often portrayed in films as eerie, dangerous places rather than the biodiverse habitats they are. Why is that? University of Illinois researchers are working on...

Woodchip bioreactors are one of the edge-of-field land management practices recommended by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS. Bioreactors...

As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) levels is crucial, especially with variable weather and input costs. In...

Edge-of-field practices help reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term farm sustainability. A farmer panel hosted in Knox County with farmers utilizing these practices revealed their experiences....