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Wetland at the edge of a wooded area
Read article: Constructed wetland for water quality: Wetlands, NARPS, and advocacy
Constructed wetland for water quality: Wetlands, NARPS, and advocacy
In episode 72 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Mila Marshall of...
Cattails in a wetland
Read article: Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation
Constructed wetlands for water quality: Easement programs for agricultural conservation
Both restored and constructed wetlands can play a big role in reducing nutrient loss. In ...
Duck on the water in a wetland
Read article: Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives
Constructed wetlands for water quality: Insights and farmer perspectives
In agriculture, wetlands can be a powerful tool used to intercept tile drainage, reducing nutrient loss for water quality improvement. An edge-of-...
A tractor pulling a planter across a field.
Read article: Seeds of success: Preparing and planting for peak yields, part two
Seeds of success: Preparing and planting for peak yields, part two
This post is the second of a two-part series on preparations for the upcoming planting season in Central Illinois. With Spring officially underway,...

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corn field with young plants in early spring
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit to be held January 29
Freeport, IL---Every growing season, corn and soybean producers have to make numerous management decisions that affect their bottom line. And as agriculture technology and research advance at a rapid pace, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest recommendations. To provide...

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