Blog Posts

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Read article: Addressing nutrient loss through conservation: Precision Conservation Management (PCM)
Addressing nutrient loss through conservation: Precision Conservation Management (PCM)
Woman drinking a bottle of water
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...
Standing corn stubble in a cover cropped field
Read article: Cover crop conversations: Farmer-to-farmer insights across Illinois
Cover crop conversations: Farmer-to-farmer insights across Illinois
In a virtual panel hosted by Illinois Extension, three farmers from across the state...
Erosion on soil
Read article: Rain impacts various types of erosion
Rain impacts various types of erosion
July was quite a rainy month for us here in the Bloomington/Normal area! According to data from the Central Regional Airport and the National...

News Releases

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Dual Extension program to teach rainscaping practices in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill.— Naturalists and gardeners, homeowners, conservation organizations, stormwater professionals, and landscape consultants are examples of those who can learn how landscape design and management practices reduce pollution from stormwater runoff at a workshop hosted by University of...

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...

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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