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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Episode 71 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Easement Programs for Agricultural Conservation

April 14, 2025

In this episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Paula Hingson and Matt Robert of USDA NRCS discuss how wetland restoration easements and constructed wetlands help reduce nutrient loss in Illinois.

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Episode 70 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Insights & Farmer Perspectives

March 25, 2025

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

February 28, 2025

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

January 30, 2025

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 68 | Building Better Waterways: Installing Woodchip Bioreactors

December 19, 2024

Woodchip bioreactors are a useful tool in reducing nutrient loss, particularly nitrate, from tile-drained fields before the water is discharged. In this...

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Episode 67 | The Agronomics of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium

October 27, 2024

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

September 27, 2024

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.

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ANNOUNCEMENT | Illinois Landowner Conservation Series begins September 3

August 27, 2024

Episode 66 | Edge of Field Considerations: A Farmer Perspective

August 26, 2024

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

July 30, 2024

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

July 1, 2024

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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