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…
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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!
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Check out my write-up for ISAP about a cover crop training session last month!
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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”.
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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.
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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
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Thank you to all our speakers this morning! We enjoyed talking Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities with @USDA, @TheKeystoneCtr, @TruterraLLC, @OpenTEAMAg, @NFWFnews, @usaricenews, @Federation1967, @CottonInc, @practicalfarmer, @ilcorn, @NACDconserve & @IACupdate.
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I'd like to thank the academy... I have not been crowned before. Is it wrist, wrist, elbow, elbow? #soybeanqueen
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My Cereal Rye cover is planted. Thanks Illini FS. I am seeing a lot of cover crops growing around Champaign Co. A bunch of these are new adopters trying for the first time.
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Remember a few short yrs ago when MN got TX soil? #SoilErosion is a real issue. Delay fall #tillage, keep soil covered as long as possible. Tilling now leaves soil unprotected for 6-7 months before the crop canopies. We have some of the best #soil in the world-don't lose it.
It's time to cue up "Dust in the Wind"🎵 Strong winds lofted dust into the air over New Mexico and Texas yesterday. The longest arrow in this #GOESEast loop points to White Sands National Monument, which was one of the dust sources. More imagery: go.usa.gov/xmgwu