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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 ...
Constructed wetland in Bureau County, IL
Read article: Constructed wetlands: A solution for water quality in Bureau and Marshall Counties
Constructed wetlands: A solution for water quality in Bureau and Marshall Counties
Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment — but also...
Honey Bee, Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org
Read article: Protecting pollinators from pesticides
Protecting pollinators from pesticides
As spring continues to warm up and weeds and insects increase in abundance, demand for management of these populations will continue to grow. Along...
Corn field from above
Read article: New FIND Tool helps Illinois farmers access cost-share programs for conservation
New FIND Tool helps Illinois farmers access cost-share programs for conservation
Looking for financial help to adopt conservation practices on your farm?  A new online tool is making it easier than ever for Illinois growers...

News Releases

trees behind a corn field
New agroforestry maps plot environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees
URBANA, Ill. — There’s a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don’t mix. But agroforestry — the intentional integration of trees and shrubs in agricultural systems, such as planting trees as windbreaks, integrating trees on pastures, or growing tree crops...

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New Tools for Healthy Waterway

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a multi-agency partnership that works to keep our waterways and everything downstream healthy. Explore the three new best practices that have recently been added to the list of recommended practices: water and sediment control basins, saturated...

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Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader
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John Jones

Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist
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