Nutrient Loss Reduction 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...
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Edge-of-field practices help reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term farm sustainability. A farmer panel hosted in Knox County with farmers utilizing these practices revealed their experiences....
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Streams are an integral part of our ecosystem. They provide a source of drinking water and an important habitat for aquatic life, but they also drain our agricultural lands to allow better crop production. In Episode 65 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we take a deeper look at the...
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With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way researchers and farmers are working together to do this is through data-intensive farm management (DIFM).What is DIFM?
DIFM...
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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...
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Are you a farmer who's been dealing with the challenges of split-applying nitrogen or considering post-planting applications but worried about the risks? Episode 60 of the Illinois Nutrient Reduction Podcast discusses the
Post-Application Coverage...
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In the last few years, we have experienced several extreme weather events associated with climate change from droughts to intense rain events and flooding. Episode 59 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast explores the relationship between extreme precipitation events and nutrient loss in...
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