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Anhydrous ammonia tanks in snowy farm field
Nutrient November: What are the 4R's?
With harvest wrapped up across most of Illinois, many growers are starting to consider fall nitrogen fertilizer applications.  Fall applied...
ISPP Scholar Alex Sprinkle
In his own words: Alex Sprinkle
As an ISPP Scholar, Alex Sprinkle is appointed to with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton. His work is focused on bolstering the...
Combine harvesting corn
The agronomics of N, P, & K
As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (...
Cereal rye growing in corn stubble
Cover crop spotlight: Cereal rye
Harvest is well underway across the state, with record yields...
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Water flooding and rushing through a drainage system in a farm field.
Explore integrated water management with Illinois Extension workshop
URBANA, Ill. — In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation practices can impact farm profitability and sustainability of agricultural operations. Understanding management options starts with knowing what’s happening out in the fields...
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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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John Jones

Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist
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