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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, and Nicole Haverback. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog
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On this episode of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Jill Kostel from The Wetlands Initiative and farmer Rex Newton, discuss constructed wetlands highlighting their role in intercepting tile drainage and reducing nitrates.
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Bonus | Corn, Ethanol, Conservation, a Conversation

In this bonus edition of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Todd Gleason interviews Jon Doggett, head of Camas Creek Consulting LLC and former CEO of the National Corn Growers Association. They discuss the importance of conservation and climate-smart practices in agriculture, the...
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Episode 69 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Perceptions in Today's Society

Wetlands are some of the most vital yet misunderstood ecosystems, often portrayed in film as eerie, dangerous places rather than the biodiverse habitats they are. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Matthews and...

Episode 67 | The Agronomics of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

As harvest wraps up, many farmers are turning their attention to fall fertilizer applications. Managing nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) levels is crucial, especially with variable weather and input costs. In episode 67,...

Illinois Landowner Conservation Series

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.  

Episode 66 | Edge of Field Considerations: A Farmer Perspective

Edge-of-field practices reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term sustainability. In this episode, farmers Brian Corkill, Brent Fowler, and Jim Fulton from Henry, McDonough, and Livingston counties share their experiences with implementing these conservation...

Episode 65 | Phosphorus and streambanks: a battle for cleaner waterways

In Episode 65 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we take a deeper look at the importance of stable streambanks in keeping waterways clean and protecting farmlands with Dr. Andrew Margenot from University of...

Episode 64 | Register for the Ag & Climate Conference

The North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference aims to connect research, extension, and outreach within the agricultural community and will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from July 31 to August 1, 2024.  
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Episode 63 | Data Intensive Farm Management (DIFM.farm)

With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way that researchers and farmers are working together to do this is through data-intensive farm management. 
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Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

Media Communications Specialist, News & Public Affairs (Radio)
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Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Soil
Agricultural Safety
Drainage
Native Plants
Cover Crops
Conservation
Commercial Agriculture
Environment
Climate
Weather
Insect Pests
Integrated Pest Management
Perennials
Pollinator Habitat
Corn
Soybeans
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