Soil scientist. Director of Water Quality Research at IL Corn Growers Association. Adjunct faculty at NRES Dept Univ of IL
Urbana, IL
Joined January 2009
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NASA is increasing its work supporting US agriculture: Help Complete Survey
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This webinar from @farmdocDaily & @PCM_Farming provides a comprehensive introduction to #covercrops for Midwest farmers, including some of the latest data on the economics of cover crops and a farmer's perspective. goodideafarm.org/ideas/cover…
A “grand” achievement - 1000 Farmdoc articles. Amazing job, @Gschnitkey!
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New @USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map released. Zones 6-7 have migrated northward substantially since the last map in 2012, and the first appearance of zone 7b in the state. #ilwx
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ALT Newly released USDA plant hardiness zone map for Illinois.
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As fall field work draws to a finish in Illinois we will be tempted to start NH3 applications. The voluntary guide line is to wait until the soil temperature at the 4” depth is 50 degrees F. And declining also use an EPA labeled nitrification inhibitor. Thanks for waiting.
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In case you missed the #MRTN webinar last week, view the recap or full recording here: precisionconservation.org/a-… @soilfool @farmdocDaily #nitrogen #farmprofitability #conservation #soilhealth
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If you follow @farmdocDaily, you're familiar with Gary Schnitkey's name. This week, we celebrated his 1000th article being shared🥳👏
From the first farmdoc daily article in 2011 to now, thanks for sharing your expertise with the ag industry!
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Did you miss today's Profitability and Conservation Practices webinar? See what you missed and watch the recording here: precisionconservation.org/pr… @farmdocDaily #covercrops #conservation #farmprofitability #agwebinars
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PepsiCo invested $216M in farmer-facing groups for regenerative Ag in March 2023. @Walmart now teams up with @PepsiCo & @ilcorn_PCM, their 1st direct farmer collab. Together, they promote flexible conservation & sustainable farming. Read more here: bit.ly/44VWXOv
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Presented ISAP’s Rainfall Simulator to a Cub Scout pack today as part of their “Weather Day” education 🌧️ It’s a great learning tool for any age!
Sad news
We lost a legend in #regenerativeagriculture. Dave Brandt passed away last evening from serious injuries he suffered in a vehicle accident while delivering seed. This is hard as he impacted me greatly and I know thousands of others...
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Check out my write-up for ISAP about a cover crop training session last month!
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More trainings from IL Sustainable Ag Partnership to ensure that IL’s trusted ag and conservation advisors are giving farmers consistent and up-to-date information on conservation practices. Check out their website for more great resources ilsustainableag.org/
With the myriad of climate-, soil-, and environmental-related programs being developed by government, industry, and non-profits, farmers have an abundance of opportunities to participate in beneficial agronomic programs with no or low impact to the farm budget. @ilcorn_PCM
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Last night @ilcorn_PCM and @Farmland hosted a Farmer Social event. While discussing nutrient management and profitability, PCM cooperator Craig Swartz stated, “It [PCM Data] is probably more of my motivation than anything else”.
I can’t think of a farmer who deserves this award more than Eric Miller. An innovator to his core and always generously willing to share what he’s learning on his farm. Big congratulations on this recognition!
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eric Miller is a tinkerer, a thinker and an innovator, and he puts those skills into practice on his 400-acre farm in Piatt County and shares his agupdate.com/illinoisfarmert…
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NASA Harvest satellite data specifically for farmers agupdate.com/tristateneighbo… via @agupdatecom
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Episode 2 of the 2023 #Wyffels Agronomy Webinar Series is coming soon! Join us next Tuesday, January 31. Register now: bit.ly/3G72iZk
Special guest Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Extension Educator - University of Minnesota, helps us explore #tillage systems.
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The 2022 agronomic and economic optimum N fertilizer rates (AONR & EONR) for central Iowa corn (Story/Boone counties) w/ 5 different drainage systems. As usual, drainage reduces optimum N rate despite unusually dry years. Also makes major reduction in N2O emissions.
ALS organizations are calling on the FDA to hold an Advisory Committee meeting for #NurOwn. Add your name to the petition here. #BrainStorm #EndALS #NoAdCommNoVoice iamals.org/action/sign-the-p…?
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I'm asking nice. Lay off the tillage, Fella. Repeated tillage undermines soil structure and reduces aggregate stability; it breaks down organic matter and releases carbon stored in the soil. Do ya get it now? #Keepthestubble #NoTillNovember
