The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

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,  When It Rains, It Pours . In this episode, Dr.  Marin Skidmore  and Dr.  Jonathan Coppess , both with the University of Illinois, dive into the impacts of heavy rainfall and snowmelt on agriculture, shed...

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  2023 Biennial Report .  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.   Read...

Lawn to Lake Midwest   Red Oak Rain Garden   Stormwater @ Home series   Add Organic Matter: Mulch Leaves 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.   Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog   Subscribe for updates   Explore more about nutr...

In a panel conversation held at the Farm Progress Show in 2023, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets, Chad Bell , and Cliff Schuette – gathered to discuss their experiences utilizing cover crops and other agricultural conservation practices.   ISAP Cover Crops incentive directory   Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater w...

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 Internship Program through this network helps students from all backgrounds gain valuable experience that will help students pursue future careers in w...

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 , State Climatologist at the  Illinois State Water Survey ,  Connor Sible , a Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Illinois  Department of Crop Scienc...

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 . Hear from Joel Gruver , Professor of Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture at Western Illinois University, about camelina as a cover crop and his research. Gruver has spent the past 16 years taking the science and tra...

Undersecretary for  Farm Production and Conservation ,  Robert Bonnie , met with National Association of Farm Broadcasting members in Washington D.C. The group asked Undersecretary Bonnie about the Farm Production and Conservation’s conservation mission . Undersecretary Bonnie spoke to the group about many topics including the Inflation Reduction Act, the upcoming Farm Bill, climate-smart agricult...

The Illinois Farm Bureau   Nutrient Stewardship Grant   Program was developed in 2015 to support the  Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy . The NSG is now a cornerstone of IFB for its efforts and initiatives on nutrient loss reduction.    Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program   Illinois Nutrient Loss Strategy Implementation   Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois...

To celebrate our 50th podcast , we get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and production of the new Illinois Farm Bureau documentary " Sustaining our Future: A Farm Family Story .”  Michael Ganschow , Bureau County Farmer, Lauren Lurkins , IFB Director of Environmental Policy, and Scott Anderson , IFB Video Producer, spoke about their goals and why they wanted to make this short film...

The  Bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act   was signed into law in August 2022. Within the IRA, $18 billion was allocated for agricultural conservation funding over the next 10 years for existing USDA programs.  Ivan Dozier , retired Illinois State Conservationist, and  Jonathan Coppess , University of Illinois Agriculture Policy Specialist discuss which USDA conservation programs will benefit and h...

Talking to farmers about adopting conservation practices in their operation can be intimidating for both farmers and conservation professionals. There is an understood need to increase conservation practice adoption in Illinois and across the Midwest, but how can we reach those that have been resistant to adoption? In the December 2022 episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we ta...

get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and production of the new Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Documentary - Sustaining our Future: A Farm Family Story . Michael Ganschow , Bureau County Farmer, Lauren Lurkins , IFB Director of Environmental Policy, and Scott Anderson , IFB Video Producer, spoke about the goals and desired outcomes that went into its creation. Explore efforts to reduce...

Did you know that there are other ecosystem markets out there that aren’t carbon markets? With the increasing number of players and frequent changes in ecosystem markets, there is a lot of uncertainty. In the February 2022 episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast , we talked to Jack McCormick, an Illinois farmer who is part of a carbon market, and his advice to those interested in j...

Interested in joining a carbon (C) market, but not sure what it will mean for your field? With a large, diverse number of companies attempting to purchase C credits from farmers, what do farmers need to consider before selling? It is important to understand the details behind C credits and what can be done to increase the amount of C in the soil. On the March 2022 NLRS podcast episode, “ The Down...

Interested in adopting cover crops but unsure what it will mean for your field? In the December 2021 NLRS Podcast episode, we go into depth on an update to the Cover Crop Decision Support Tool with Dr. Jonathan Coppess , University of Illinois Agriculture and Consumer Economics, Dr. Trent Ford , Illinois State Climatologist, Dr. Rabin Bhattarai , University of Illinois Agricultural and Biological...

Additional Resources: Lawn to Lake: https://lawntolakemidwest.org/ Rainscaping: https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-to-illinois-extension/ OR https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-illinois-extension Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant: https://iiseagrant.org/ Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illino...

Episode 42 | Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative by Illinois Extension 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   Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

Episode 41 | Are These Tools in Your ToolBox? Bioreactors by Illinois Extension 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 Luke Zwilling. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog   Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go....

Episode 40 | Farm Safety Special Edition by Illinois Extension

Episode 39 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Prairie Strips by Illinois Extension

Episode 38 | Soil Soldiers: Microbes fighting for your soil health by Illinois Extension

Episode 37 | Crop Insurance Deadlines, Cover Crops, and Pandemic Relief by Illinois Extension

Episode 36 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones by Illinois Extension

Episode 35 | Are these Tools in your Toolbox | Perennial Grasses by Illinois Extension 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   Subscribe for updates  Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois....