Agronomics: Fall Nutrient Management Practices
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.-Now’s the time to be thinking about best management practices to protect against nutrient loss during the post-harvest time period. “Regarding cover crop selection and seeding, there’s a small window of time that remains open for farmers in some areas of state, especially those farther north,” said Mike Plumer, Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (CBMP) coordinator. “It’s not too late yet to consider cover crops as part of your nutrient management plan.” As water quality and nutrient management issues have taken center stage in non-agricultural circles of influence, CBMP joins other farm groups in encouraging farmers to [...]
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