Weekly Update: 12.07.23

2023 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report

DECEMBER 7, 2023

2023 ILLINOIS NUTRIENT LOSS REDUCTION STRATEGY BIENNIAL REPORT

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and University of Illinois Extension recently released the 2023 Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report, which highlights efforts to reduce nutrient loss from non-point source, point source, and urban stormwater sectors across the state. The Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is a state-wide effort to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading into Illinois waterways, the Mississippi River, and eventually the Gulf of Mexico.

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“ILLINOIS SOYBEAN GROWERS: VOICE FOR ILLINOIS SOY, ADVOCATE FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS”

The December issue of Illinois Field & Bean profiles ISG and its steady growth over the last year as a reflection of the organization’s health, member engagement, and dedication to advocating for the best interests of Illinois soybean farmers. Readers will enjoy getting to know ISA’s 2023 Impact Award recipients, a look at Illinois’ domestic biofuel economic report, and a review of ISA’s 2024 checkoff-funded research projects.

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COMING SOON: 2024 BETTER BEANS SERIES

ISA invites Illinois growers to prepare for a successful 2024 growing season by attending a Better Beans agronomic event in your area. The ISA Agronomy Team, alongside university researchers and agronomy experts, will deliver regional insights on a range of topics, from conquering weed challenges and managing diseases to optimizing soil health. The events will take place on January 11 in Bloomington, Ill., January 18 in Ina, Ill., and January 25 in Deer Grove, Ill. CEUs will be available.

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IDOA “FALL COVERS FOR SPRING SAVINGS”

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is implementing its fifth year of the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program. Applications can be submitted once the program opens at 8:00 a.m. on December 15, 2023. Applications can be saved and edited at any time, prior to submittal.

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2023 FARM ASSETS CONFERENCE

The farmdoc Team and the University of Illinois Extension are proud to present the Farm Assets Conference, which is scheduled for Friday, December 15 at the iHotel & Illinois Conference Center on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. central.

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ISA and ILSoyAdvisor hosted informative and engaging events throughout the 2023 growing season focused on agronomic topics or questions from Illinois farmers. Visit ILoyAdvisor.com for a recap of each field day event.

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