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2026 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Partnership Conference - Virtual Viewing

December 3, 2026

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Blog Posts

How plant roots hold soil in place and help prevent streambank erosion

October 8, 2026

Stable streambanks are an important aspect of watershed management in Illinois. Across the state, we are experiencing increased rainfall and...

Making Every Nutrient Count: Fall Fertilizer Decisions for Productivity, Profitability, and Water Quality

September 28, 2026

Fall fertilizer season brings decisions about when, where, and how much to apply.In...

Cover crop conversations: when to seed a cover crop

September 21, 2026

When it comes to seeding cover crops, timing matters, but the right timing can look different depending on where you farm and what you are trying to...

Cereal rye emerging through corn stover in a field

Cover crop conversations: Practical management advice

August 24, 2026

Cover crops and no-till can take some trial and error. In ...

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News Releases

October 14, 2026

Register now for the virtural Stromwater Leadership Summit returning October 29
The summit is designed to help participants build connections, strengthen professional networks, and discover tools and resources to address regionally significant water issues. Topics will include flooding, sewer capacity, local water planning, and the challenges associated with impervious...

November 2, 2026

Free Illinois Extension event to explore nutrient loss reduction and water quality
MATTOON, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites community members to a free virtual viewing of the 2026 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) Annual Partnership Conference on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mattoon Public Library.The conference will...

Rainscaping class members standing by the newly planted rain garden.

October 7, 2026

Rain Garden Workshop Brings Hands On Learning and Lasting Impact to Macomb
Macomb, IL — Over three days, community members rolled up their sleeves. They explored the science, design, and installation of rain gardens in a hands‑on workshop led by University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Chris Enroth. The Rainscaping...

October 5, 2026

University of Illinois researchers receive $1.6 million to improve fertilizer efficiency
Two University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers have received nearly $1.6 million from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research’s Efficient Fertilizer...

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Videos

Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois - Part 2

Illinois farmers discuss how cover crops fit into their systems, what they have learned along the way, and how these practices support soil health, nutrient management, erosion control, and farm profitability under very different soils and climate conditions.

Actions to Reduce Water Pollution

What’s in your water? Learn about common water pollutants, how your daily actions, indoor and outdoor, impact water quality, and how water is treated before returning to rivers and lakes. Simple tips to prevent pollution start with you.

This webinar was recorded on May 8, 2025. Find more...