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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...
Agricultural field with cover crops
Read article: Batch and grow with Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH)
Batch and grow with Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH)
Farmers often learn best from one another, and the Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH) program helps make those connections possible. In...
Field of corn
Read article: Addressing nutrient loss through conservation: Precision Conservation Management
Addressing nutrient loss through conservation: Precision Conservation Management
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Read article: The many faces of water
The many faces of water
Water is pretty straightforward. That is until you realize that you can not only drink tap water, filtered water, spring water or natural mineral...

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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...

Planning a Multipurpose Pond

Thinking about building a pond on your property for wildlife, fishing, livestock, storm water containment, fire protection, or other reasons? Not sure where to start on site selection, sizing, estimating drainage area, overflow needs, embankment requirements, etc.? Explore important...

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