Benefits of Reduced Tillage and Cereal Rye in a Diverse Crop Rotation of Corn-Soybean Wheat/Double Crop Soybean
Lowell Gentry shares research from Piatt County, IL, that demonstrates the advantages of diversifying the typical corn and soybean rotation.
Partnership Strengthens NRCS Outreach in Illinois, Boosting Farmer Access to Conservation Funding
Funding from the Illinois Soybean Association and USDA-NRCS will support growers’ ability to increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases.
How Can Conservation Benefits Be Measured for Illinois Soybean Farmers?
This ISA checkoff funded research will equip Illinois farmers with scientific data on how conservation practices impact yields, emissions, soil carbon, and nitrogen, helping them make informed decisions and explore ecosystem marketplace opportunities.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Develops Financial Incentive Database
The Financial Incentives Database (FIND) tool was developed by ISAP to share financial payment opportunities that are available for adopting conservation practices such as cover crops, saturated buffers, and constructed wetlands.
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Develops Financial Incentive Database
The FIND Tool includes information for over 60 financial incentive programs available to Illinois farmers who want to implement conservation practices.
What are Climate Smart Agricultural Commodities, and How Do Soybeans Fit In?
In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Margenot will provide an introduction to climate-smart agriculture and agricultural commodities, how soybeans fit into this paradigm, and considerations for Illinois soybean producers in navigating climate-smart commodity markets.
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