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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast explores efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback and Luke Zwilling with University of Illinois Extension. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog.
Episodes
- The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
Episode 87 | Fall 2026 Fertilizer Management Considerations
Fall 2026 Fertilizer Management Considerations The 2026 Illinois Extension Fall Fertilizer Conversation highlights the shifting dynamics of fall fertilizer…
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Episode 86 | Making Every Nutrient Count: Fall Fertilizer Decisions for Productivity, Profitability, and Water Quality
In Episode 86 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois State Soil Fertility Specialist John Jones talks through fall fertilizer…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 85 | Cover Crop Conversations: when to seed a cover crop
This episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast examines the crucial role of timing in cover crop establishment through discussions with regional…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 84 | Cover Crop Conversations: practical management advice
In Episode 84 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Illinois farmers Adam Dahmer, Brent Fowler, and Greg Thoren share practical management advice…
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Episode 83 | Cover Crop Conversations: profitability, soil health and yield
This episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast examines the economic and agronomic realities of cover crops through a panel discussion with three…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 82 | Cover Crop Conversations: cultural and mindset shifts
Despite being the only in-field practice that efficiently reduces both nitrogen and phosphorus, cover crops are currently used on just 6% of Illinois cropland…
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Episode 81 | The Role of the Soil Microbiome in Reducing Nutrient Loss
In episode 81 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Dr. Lizzie French and Mick Goedeken from Waypoint Analytical discuss how soil microbes influence…
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Episode 80 | Dust Storms, Starter Fertilizer, and Conservation Tillage
In episode 80 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois Assistant Professor and Extension agronomist Giovani Preza Fontes shares…
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Episode 79 | Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator
In Episode 79 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois soil fertility specialist John Jones, agricultural economist Gary…
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Episode 78 | 35 Years of USDA Wetland Restoration
In Episode 78 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois agricultural economist Marin Skidmore discusses her study reviewing 35…
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Episode 77 | Batch and Grow with Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH)
Farmers often learn best from one another, and the Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH) program helps make those connections possible. In Episode 77…
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Episode 76 | Addressing Nutrient Loss Through Conservation: Precision Conservation Management (PCM)
In episode 76, Precision Conservation Management (PCM) director Greg Goodwin, conservation specialist Lou Liva, and Stark County farmer Noah Forlines discuss…
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Episode 75 | Cover Crop Conversations: Management Advice
In the second of a two-part series, Illinois farmers Norm Deets of Ogle County, Brian Corkill of Henry County, and John Pike of Williamson County share…
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Episode 74 | Cover Crop Conversations: Barriers to Entry
In the first of a two-part series, three Illinois farmers- Norm Deets of Ogle County, Brian Corkill of Henry County, and John Pike of Williamson County discuss…
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Episode 73 | Branching Out: Agroforestry's Role in Reducing Nutrient Loss
Nate Lawrence and MJ Oviatt from the Savanna Institute discuss how agroforestry practices like windbreaks, alley cropping, and silvopasture can reduce nutrient…
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Episode 72 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Wetlands, NARPS, and Advocacy
Mila Marshall of the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter highlights the group's work to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois through education, advocacy, and the…
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Episode 71 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Easement Programs for Agricultural Conservation
In this episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Paula Hingson and Matt Robert of USDA NRCS discuss how wetland restoration easements and…
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Episode 70 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Insights & Farmer Perspectives
On this episode of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Jill Kostel from The Wetlands Initiative and farmer Rex Newton, discuss constructed wetlands…
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Bonus | Corn, Ethanol, Conservation, a Conversation
In this bonus edition of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Todd Gleason interviews Jon Doggett, head of Camas Creek Consulting LLC and former CEO…
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Episode 69 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality: Perceptions in Today's Society
Wetlands are some of the most vital yet misunderstood ecosystems, often portrayed in film as eerie, dangerous places rather than the biodiverse habitats they…
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Episode 68 | Building Better Waterways: Installing Woodchip Bioreactors
Woodchip bioreactors are a useful tool in reducing nutrient loss, particularly nitrate, from tile-drained fields before the water is discharged. In this…
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Episode 66 | Edge of Field Considerations: A Farmer Perspective
Edge-of-field practices reduce nutrient loss, improve wildlife habitats, and support long-term sustainability. In this episode, farmers Brian Corkill, Brent…
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Episode 65 | Phosphorus and streambanks: a battle for cleaner waterways
In Episode 65 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, we take a deeper look at the importance of stable streambanks in keeping waterways clean and…
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Episode 64 | Register for the Ag & Climate Conference
The North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference aims to connect research, extension, and outreach within the agricultural community and will be held at…
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Episode 63 | Data Intensive Farm Management (DIFM.farm)
With thin profit margins and the high cost of inputs, there is a need to make farming more efficient and profitable. One way that researchers and farmers are…
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Episode 62 | ISAP Soil Health Leadership Program
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership coordinates the Soil Health Leadership program, which Extension partners on. Explore more below. Information and…
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Episode 61 | Uncovering the Power of Clover Cover
Interested in diversifying your cover crop mix or exploring the power of clover cover? Episode 61 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast looks into…
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Episode 60 | The NLRS, Nitrogen Applications & Crop Insurance
Episode 60 of the Illinois Nutrient Reduction Podcast discusses the Post-Application Coverage Endorsement Crop Insurance (PACE) Policy for 2024 from a recent…
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Episode 59 | When It Rains, It Pours: Extreme Precipitation & Nutrient Loss
Episode 59 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast explores the relationship between extreme precipitation events and nutrient loss in agriculture…
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Episode 58 | Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2023 Biennial Report Update
Hear from the three different sectors outlined within the NLRS on how each sector is addressing nutrient loss and some key points from 2021 and 2022 that are…
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Episode 57 | Fall Leaves Clean Streams
Lawn to Lake Midwest Red Oak Rain Garden Stormwater @ Home series Add Organic Matter: Mulch Leaves Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways…
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Episode 56 | Cover Crop Considerations: A farmer's perspective
In a panel conversation held at the Farm Progress Show in 2023, three farmers spanning the state – Norm Deets, Chad Bell, and Cliff Schuette – gathered to…
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Episode 55 | How Extension drives student experiences in agriculture: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU)
The North Central Region Water Network is a 12-state Extension-led collaboration focused on ensuring safe and sufficient water supplies not only in the North…
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Episode 54 | Navigating Extreme Weather Impacts on Agriculture
As the climate continues to change, we are seeing more frequent, extreme weather events. With these weather events occurring more often, considerations on how…
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Episode 53 | Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Camelina as a Cover Crop
As the use of cover crops continues to grow across Illinois and the country, non-traditional crops are being researched and explored as potential cover crops…
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Episode 52 | USDA's FPAC Conservation Mission
Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie, met with National Association of Farm Broadcasting members in Washington D.C. The group…
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Episode 51 | Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program
The Illinois Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program was developed in 2015 to support the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The NSG is now a…
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Episode 50 | Sustaining Our Future: A Farm Family Story Spotlight
To celebrate our 50th podcast, we get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and production of the new Illinois Farm Bureau documentary "Sustaining…
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Episode 49 | The Inflation Reduction Act
The Bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law in August 2022. Within the IRA, $18 billion was allocated for agricultural conservation funding over…
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Episode 48 | Talking Conservation with Farmers
Talking to farmers about adopting conservation practices in their operation can be intimidating for both farmers and conservation professionals. There is an…
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Episode 47 | What Role Does Soil Health have on IPM Decisions
get behind-the-scenes information about the creation and production of the new Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Documentary - Sustaining our Future: A Farm Family…
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Episode 46 | What You Need To Know About Carbon Markets
Did you know that there are other ecosystem markets out there that aren’t carbon markets? With the increasing number of players and frequent changes in…
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Episode 45 | The Down & Dirty on Soil Carbon
Interested in joining a carbon (C) market, but not sure what it will mean for your field? With a large, diverse number of companies attempting to purchase C…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 44 | The Cover Crop Decision Support Tool
Interested in adopting cover crops but unsure what it will mean for your field? In the December 2021 NLRS Podcast episode, we go into depth on an update to the…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 43 | Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2021 Biennial Report Update
Additional Resources: Lawn to Lake: https://lawntolakemidwest.org/ Rainscaping: https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-to…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 42 | Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative
Episode 42 | Illinois Regenerative Ag Initiative by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 41 | Are These Tools in Your ToolBox? Bioreactors
Episode 41 | Are These Tools in Your ToolBox? Bioreactors by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 40 | Farm Safety Special Edition
Episode 40 | Farm Safety Special Edition by Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 39 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Prairie Strips
Episode 39 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Prairie Strips by Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 38 | Soil Soldiers: Microbes fighting for your soil health
Episode 38 | Soil Soldiers: Microbes fighting for your soil health by Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 37 | Crop Insurance Deadlines, Cover Crops, and Pandemic Relief
Episode 37 | Crop Insurance Deadlines, Cover Crops, and Pandemic Relief by Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 36 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones
Episode 36 | Are These Tools in Your Toolbox? Drones by Illinois Extension
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 35 | Are these Tools in your Toolbox | Perennial Grasses
Episode 35 | Are these Tools in your Toolbox | Perennial Grasses by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 34 | Taking Flight with Cover Crops as Bird Habitat
Episode 34 | Taking Flight with Cover Crops as Bird Habitat by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 33 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Constructed Wetlands
Episode 33 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Constructed Wetlands by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 32 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Soil Sampling & VRT
Episode 32 | Are These Tools in your Toolbox? Soil Sampling & VRT by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 31 | WASCOB: Dry Dams for the 21st Century
Episode 31 | WASCOB: Dry Dams for the 21st Century by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to…
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction PodcastEpisode 30 | Your Dollars at Work for You - IL NREC
Episode 30 | Your Dollars at Work for You - IL NREC by Illinois Extension Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to…