The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

Woodchip bioreactors are a useful tool in reducing nutrient loss, particularly nitrate, from tile-drained fields before the water is discharged. In this episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, farmer Brian Corkill and contractor David Johnston join Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Helen VanBeck to discuss the recent installation of a bioreactor on Corkill’s farm, the process behind it, and the benefits of this edge-of-field practice. Check out the blog recap of this episode.

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.

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Edge-of-field practices reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term sustainability. In this episode, farmers Brian Corkill, Brent Fowler, and Jim Fulton from Henry, McDonough, and Livingston counties share their experiences with implementing these conservation practices, offering valuable insights for landowners and farmers.

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.  

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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

In Episode 65 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we take a deeper look at the importance of stable streambanks in keeping waterways clean and protecting farmlands with Dr. Andrew Margenot from University of Illinois, Trevor Toland, a landowner from western Illinois, and Jeff Boeckler of NorthWater Consulting.

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 
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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss 

The North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference aims to connect research, extension, and outreach within the agricultural community and will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from July 31 to August 1, 2024.  

• North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference

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.  

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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss 

With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way that researchers and farmers are working together to do this is through data-intensive farm management. 

• Data Intensive Farm Management Program: https://difm.farm

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 
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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss 

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

• Information and application
• Video, ISAP Soil Health Leadership Program

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 
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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss 

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 Agriculture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension. 

- Midwest Cover Crop Council Cover Crop Selector Tool

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 
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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/NutrientLoss 

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, University of Illinois College of ACES Professor and Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy. 

• Post Application Coverage Endorsement Crop Insurance: https://pacecropinsurance.com/  
• FarmDoc webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqPoeZkhCGo

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 nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss