The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

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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.

  1. DEC 10

    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 years of USDA wetland restoration. She explains how these restorations reduce nitrogen concentrations in surface water, the data used to evaluate their effectiveness, and the cost-saving implications for rural communities that rely on surface water for drinking supplies. She also describes how wetlands fit into broader conservation efforts and what long-term benefits they may provide. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Luke Zwilling. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog   Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    10 min

  2. NOV 17

    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, Morgan Cauble from AFT, Malina Przygoda from the Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Bobby Orman, a Coles County farmer, discuss the FLASH program and its Batch and Grow cover crop initiative.  Explore 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. ·       Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog   ·       Subscribe for updates  ·       Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    26 min

  3. OCT 28

    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 how the PCM program works with farmers to collect field-level data and return it to them in a usable format. The conversation focused on how PCM combines conservation and profitability through detailed data analysis, gathering information pass-by-pass from the farm. The field-level data helps farmers improve their economic and environmental performance without requiring changes in their practices. The data is also organized into an annual report, allowing farmers to compare their local performance and better understand their own operations.   Explore 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. ·       Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog   ·       Subscribe for updates  ·       Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    24 min

  4. SEP 15

    Episode 75 | Cover Crop Conversations: Management Advice

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    25 min

  5. AUG 27

    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 their experiences with cover crops, focusing on the challenges they faced when getting started and lessons they learned along the way.  Explore 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. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    21 min

  6. JUN 27

    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 loss and support farm resilience. They highlight research showing these practices improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and provide new revenue streams for farmers. The episode also covers economic challenges to adoption and invites farmers to engage through events and the Corn Belt Windbreak Project. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry and Nicole Haverback. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    27 min

  7. MAY 14

    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 promotion of constructed wetlands. The Sierra Club promotes wetlands as a cost-effective solution for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. She emphasizes collaboration between farmers, wastewater treatment facilities, and the public to support the state's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.  Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry and Nicole Haverback. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog  Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    20 min

  8. APR 15

    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 constructed wetlands help reduce nutrient loss in Illinois. They explain how easement programs like wetland restoration easement through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) support landowners by converting flood-prone farmland back to wetlands, and how constructed wetlands are engineered to treat runoff and improve water quality. The conversation also covers funding options, habitat benefits, and how producers can get started with support from local NRCS offices and partners like The Wetlands Initiative. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with podcast host Todd Gleason and co-producers Rachel Curry, and Nicole Haverback.  Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog Subscribe for updates Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss

    15 min
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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.

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