Weekly Update: 06.15.23

ILLINOIS LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD FINALISTS SELECTED

Three finalists have been selected for the inaugural Illinois Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold, the award is presented to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat.

ISA CELEBRATES DAIRY MONTH WITH A MILK DONATION

To help curb local food insecurity, the Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA), with support from ISA and IL Corn, recently donated more than 2,000 half-gallon containers of milk and 400 half-gallon containers of lactose-free milk to the Central and Eastern Illinois Food Banks.

PCM RELEASES “BUSINESS CASE FOR CONSERVATION”

Precision Conservation Management (PCM) recently released their annual “Business Case for Conservation” in the June issue of the Prairie Farmer magazine. The report provides data highlights regarding nitrogen application, cover crop utilization, and tillage management that are relevant for farmers across the Midwest. 

FFA WATER TESTING CHALLENGE

ISA and IL Corn have teamed up to offer the second annual FFA Water Testing Challenge, where participants can learn about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and practices that can reduce nutrient loss. If your FFA chapter is interested in participating, contact Megan Dwyer at mdwyer@ilcorn.org.

Join Stu Ellis and University of Illinois Crop Physiologist, Fred Below, as they discuss the differences, such as growth stage and drought tolerance, between early planted soybeans and soy that was planted after corn.