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 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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Episode 62 | ISAP Soil Health Leadership Program

April 26, 2024

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership coordinates the Soil Health Leadership program, which Extension partners on. Explore more below.

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Episode 61 | Uncovering the Power of Clover Cover

March 25, 2024

Interested in diversifying your cover crop mix or exploring the power of clover cover? Episode 61 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast looks into utilizing clover as a cover crop with Adam Dahmer, farmer from Williamson County in southern Illinois, and Nathan Johanning, Commercial...

Episode 60 | The NLRS, Nitrogen Applications & Crop Insurance

February 15, 2024

Episode 60 of the Illinois Nutrient Reduction Podcast discusses the Post-Application Coverage Endorsement Crop Insurance (PACE) Policy for 2024 from a recent FarmDoc with Megan Dwyer, Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship with Illinois Corn Growers Association and Gary Schnitkey,...

Episode 59 | When It Rains, It Pours: Extreme Precipitation & Nutrient Loss

January 30, 2024

Episode 59 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast explores the relationship between extreme precipitation events and nutrient loss in agriculture, highlighting the recent article series, ...

Episode 58 | Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2023 Biennial Report Update

December 14, 2023

Hear from the three different sectors outlined within the NLRS on how each sector is addressing nutrient loss and some key points from 2021 and 2022 that are captured in the ...

Episode 57 | Fall Leaves Clean Streams

November 6, 2023

Episode 57 discusses an often-overlooked aspect of maintaining water quality – the impact of fall leaf management. In this episode, Eliana Brown, Water Quality and Stormwater Specialist, and...

Episode 56 | Cover Crop Considerations: A farmer's perspective

September 25, 2023

In a panel conversation held at the Farm Progress Show in 2023, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets, Chad Bell, and ...

Episode 55 | How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU)

August 10, 2023

The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state Extension-led collaboration focused on ensuring safe and sufficient water supplies not only in the North Central Region, but beyond. The Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate...

Episode 54 | Navigating Extreme Weather Impacts on Agriculture

July 31, 2023

As the climate continues to change, we are seeing more frequent, extreme weather events. With these weather events occurring more often, considerations on how those events impact agriculture need to be addressed. Trent Ford,...

Episode 53 | Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Camelina as a Cover Crop

June 22, 2023

As the use of cover crops continues to grow across Illinois and the country, non-traditional crops are being researched and explored as potential cover crops including camelina...

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