Confessions of A Cereal Killer – Part 1
Soy Envoy Brad Zimmerman discusses the successful termination process for cereal rye in his latest ILSoyAdvisor blog.
NRCS: Your Soil Health Journey
A growing number of farmers and ranchers from across the country are using cover crops and soil health management systems to improve the health and productivity of their soil.
Partnership Supports Illinois Agriculture
Is it still possible for Illinois agriculture to meet the goals outlined in the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy? Members of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership believe it is possible; and their 2021 Annual Report highlights activities that improve soil health and restore local waters.
Seven Things I Learned Planting Cover Crops
What a long, strange trip it has been! I have been using cover crops for 8 years now in Central Illinois and it has been a very fun ride. Here are a few benefits and best practices I have learned about cover crops.
Get to Know Greg Goodwin, PCM Director
Get to Know Greg Goodwin the new PCM Director.
WEBINAR: Carbon Markets and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund
1 CEU in Soil and Water Management
Brazil Drought Impacts Soybean Production
Early season drought issues across Southern Brazil (Mato Grosso Do Sul, Parana, and Rio Grande do Sul) robbed Brazil of a record setting soybean crop for the 2021-22 growing season. Stagnant high-pressure plus a lack of cold fronts moving north out of Argentina led to about 40% of Southern Brazil’s soybean growing area receiving less than 60% of normal rainfall through late January.
WEBINAR: Cover Crops & Spring Management
1 CEU in Soil and Water Management
Protecting the Watershed: Is Collaboration the Key to a Sustainable Future?
Investments in sustainable initiatives are becoming mainstream since long term resilience is a priority for the marketplace. Leaders not only have to focus on day-to-day operations, but also devise and monitor ways to protect critical resources. In agriculture, producers and consumers are moving towards a common goal of water, soil, and yield stewardship. Fortunately, new sustainability strategies and technologies appear in the market daily. However, in order to implement them appropriately, producers must join forces to evaluate options, optimize costs, and execute without hassle. Since water and land are interconnected, and have no sense of man-made property lines, the [...]
What To Do When the Water Doesn’t Turn Off – Managing Cover Crops in a Wet Spring
We all remember years when planting conditions were difficult due to excess moisture. Who could forget 2019, when it seemed the rain would never stop and many around the state and region dealt with delayed planting decisions? While we hope another year like 2019 never comes around again, it’s good to think ahead and plan for those “what if” scenarios. A wet spring can be even more nerve-wracking if you planted an overwintering cover crop and need to terminate it in order to plant your cash crop. What are some strategies to consider if you are confronted with this [...]
