Maintain Nutrient Rich Soil!

29/04/2024 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Maintain Nutrient Rich Soil!

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Episode Synopsis

Is your farm contributing to the Dead Zone? It might sound scary, but IL Corn TV has answers.The Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a major environmental issue, and Illinois farmers play a key role in the solution. In this episode, we explore the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS).Learn new conservation practices, improve efficiency, and protect our waterways.Megan Dwyer explains the NLRS and its goals. (01:10)Importance of NLRS for farmers and the challenges. (02:05)The concept of "one new conservation practice per acre". (03:20)Examples of conservation practices farmers can adopt. (04:10)Progress made by farmers - data and anecdotes. (05:55)IL Corn's involvement in promoting conservation practices. (07:20)Challenges of working with non-operating landowners. (09:25)Co-benefits of conservation practices and future considerations. (12:20)Importance of engaging the next generation of agriculturalists. (14:15)Not to be Corny. (15:32)Don't get stuck in the past. Learn how new tech and smart practices can keep you in control and protect the environment. Listen now and follow for more info on growing a successful, sustainable farm.#NLRS #NutrientLossReduction #ConservationPractices #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #WaterQuality #NextGenAg #ILCorn #ILCornTV