In episode 80 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois Assistant Professor and Extension agronomist Giovani Preza Fontes shares results from a research project evaluating soybean performance across different tillage systems and fertilizer strategies. 

The study was initiated following recent dust storm events in Illinois and across the Midwest, including the tragic 2023 event near Springfield. The conversation explores how conservation practices like reduced tillage and cover crops influence soil retention, crop performance, and farm profitability. 

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Luke Zwilling.

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