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ISAP Launches New Website
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ISAP's new website has officially launched! All of the program information, partnership news, and educational resources have transitioned to a new format designed to streamline access and increase engagement. Check out the new website to learn more about ISAP's programs and upcoming events!
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Reserve the Rainfall Simulator
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ISAP’s Rainfall Simulator is the perfect tool to bring to your next field day, county fair, farmers market, festival, or other community event! The Rainfall Simulator is a portable, educational tool that demonstrates the differences in water retention and soil erosion between fields that are heavily tilled versus fields with a living cover.
To request the Rainfall Simulator for your next event, submit a request online and an ISAP staff member will reach out to coordinate details. The Rainfall Simulator is available now, so reserve today!
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Service Provider Directory
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ISAP is developing a public directory of ag service providers who assist farmers with cover crops, tillage, and nutrient management practices. The goal of this directory is to help connect farmers with agriculture retailers and crop consultants who can provide information, supplies, or services.
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Women for the Land: Prairie Strips
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Partner Spotlight: UI Extension
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University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As part of the Land Grant system, the University of Illinois was established to provide educational opportunities and pioneer research while putting learning and discovery into practice. UI Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts, and staff dedicated to this mission.
UI Extension has been an active member of ISAP since 2019. UI Extension believes that the long-term sustainability of the environment and agricultural productivity will require stewardship and care. Extension brings these values into their contribution to ISAP’s work, strengthening the Partnership’s ability to achieve ISAP’s mission and goals.
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The new CarbonSense podcast from ILSoyAdvisor is designed to provide clarity on the carbon landscape. In this episode, Jennifer Jones chats with Dr. Emily Bruner (American Farmland Trust) and professor Jeff Dukes (Purdue University).
Listen to the first episode. |
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Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) has opened their RFP and is now accepting proposals for the crop year 2023.
Learn more and submit your proposal. |
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This farmdoc report considers how high fertilizer nitrogen prices are providing an incentive to manage N this spring with as much efficiency as possible.
Read the full report on FarmDocDaily. |
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The latest NLRS episode explores carbon markets and how to take advantage of these programs on your farm. Jean Brokish, Midwest Program Manager and ISAP Coordinator, shares information on ISAP’s ecosystem market work.
Listen to Episode 46 and final all episodes. |
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The University of Illinois Extension is seeking an Extension Watershed Outreach Associate to deliver research-based educational programs, developed in cooperation with University personnel and campus-based faculty with an emphasis on watershed management in Unit 21. This position is based in Effingham, IL. Applications will be accepted until May 5, 2022.
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WEBINARS, CONFERENCES, ETC:
ISU Cover Crop Field Day | April 22 | Lexington, IL | Learn More
Assessing the Impact of New and Emerging Field Crop Diseases | April 25 | Virtual | Register
ISAP Alphabet Soup: Making Conservation Conventional | April 26 | Virtual | Register
Illinois Cover Crop On-farm Network Call | April 27 | Virtual | Register
Soil Regen: Regenerate, Restore, Reclaim Webinar | April 27 | Virtual | Register
AFT Midwest Policy Round-Up | May 11 | Virtual | Register
To find more events related to agriculture and conservation, visit our Events page.
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