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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Latest Episode

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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...

Podcast Hosts

Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

Media Communications Specialist, News & Public Affairs (Radio)