ILLINOIS FARMERS: DELAYED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA APPLICATION
Three Illinois farmers discuss their decision to delay applying anhydrous ammonia. Read their stories and see why nutrient stewardship is a great choice economically and environmentally.

THE 4RS: A YEAR-ROUND ENDEAVOR
The 4Rs aren’t just something to be followed on a season-by-season basis. Here’s what you need to know to follow them all year.

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL WATER TESTING EVENTS
Learn all about 2016 water testing events and find out what water testing can teach you about your farm.

MAN WITH A PLAN: PETE FANDEL TALKS ABOUT COVER CROP PLANNING FOR 2016
CBMP cover crop specialist and farmer Pete Fandel discusses why cover crops are important, and how to determine what cover crop will work best for you.

WINTER MANURE APPLICATIONS: BEST PRACTICES AND RULES
Winter weather can make for difficult choices for farmers–how and when can we apply manure safely? Ted Funk has the answers.

UPCOMING EVENTS
• The Conservation Reserve Program enrollment period has begun and will continue through Feb. 26, 2016
• View the full CBMP event calendar

This is a reprint of the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices Quarterly Newsletter. To learn more about the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices, visit their website.