Blog Posts

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Read article: Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the largest federal government agencies that employs thousands of employees and oversees...
Corn field
Read article: Nitrogen rates about MRTN, timing decisions, and farm-level insights
Nitrogen rates about MRTN, timing decisions, and farm-level insights
Corn field
Read article: How MRTN works and the economics behind nitrogen rates
How MRTN works and the economics behind nitrogen rates
In episode 79, University of Illinois soil fertility specialist John Jones,...
Agricultural wetland
Read article: 35 years of USDA wetland restoration
35 years of USDA wetland restoration
Wetlands do a lot of work. In Episode 78 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois agricultural economist...

News Releases

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Extension Offers Conserving Your Land and Legacy Series This Spring
LENA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and...

Videos

Cover Crop Conversations, Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois discuss how they use cover crops in their operations as part of this recorded presentation coordinated in part by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Hear how they have incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned...

Staff

Travis Burke

Travis Burke

Assistant Dean, Agriculture/Agri-Business Program Leader