LaSalle County hosts virtual field day
July 21, 2020 David and Jim Isermann share research on their farm using struvite as an alternative to traditional phosphorus...
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The Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council (NREC) was created by state statute in 2012. Funded by a 75-cent per ton assessment on bulk fertilizer sold in Illinois, NREC provides financial support for nutrient research and education programs to ensure the discovery and adoption of practices that address environmental concerns, optimize nutrient use efficiency, and ensure soil fertility.
A 13-member NREC Council annually solicits, reviews and funds projects that fulfill the organization’s mission.
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Combining Cover Crops with a Woodchip Bioreactor for Lower Nitrate Loss
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