Sharing knowledge, sharing research
It just takes a research meeting in San Antonio to bring the NREC-funded research to the forefront of the agronomy world.
Looking at the big picture of cover crops – Dr. Kaiyu Guan
Today’s agriculture requires efficient, profitable and sustainable production practices – all closely interconnected to reach the goals of environmental responsibility. Dr. Kaiyu Guan and Yang Qu of the University of Illinois are assessing cover crops at the regional scale for Illinois
Dr. Shalamar Armstrong share research insights.
Dr. Shalamar Armstrong shares the latest in his research in this Investment Insight. Armstrong Flyer
Who is NREC?
Who is NREC? Watch the video to learn what we do.
Western Illinois Crop Production Conference – Quincy
The Western Illinois/Northeast Missouri Crop Production Conference (formerly No Till) will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th St, Quincy.
There will be two general sessions, one starting the day, a presentation by James Garris of the Browning World Climate Newsletter. A second general session will end the day with an overview of the research being conducted by the Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council presented by NREC Executive Director Julie Armstrong.
Additional breakout topics include:
- Grain Marketing Outlook
- Weed Control / Cover Crops
- 2018 Farm Bill Outlook
- Farmer Panel
The program starts at 9:15 am, and concludes at 2:00 pm.
Cost is $20 per person, and includes lunch. CCA Credit Hours Offered.
Cost is $75 for Exhibitors, and includes one registration.
Conservation Cropping Seminar
Lowell Gentry, Dan Schaefer and Dr. Shalamar Armstrong will present the latest on their NREC research at the Conservation Cropping Seminar in Bradley on January 23, 2018. The Seminar is being held at the Quality Inn and Suites at 800 North Kinzie Avenue in Bradley.
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http://www.ccswcd.com/media/Bradley%20Agenda+Registration.pdf
Conservation Cropping Seminar
Lowell Gentry and Dan Schaefer will present the latest on their NREC research at the Conservation Cropping Seminar in Olney on January 24, 2018. The Seminar is being held at the Holiday Inn in Olney.
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Click here to register: http://www.ccswcd.com/media/Olney%20Agenda+Registration.pdf
Conservation Cropping Seminar
Lowell Gentry and Dan Schaefer will present the latest on their NREC research at the Conservation Cropping Seminar in Peoria on January 25, 2018. The Seminar is being held at the Holiday Inn Suites at 7601 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria.
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Click here to register: http://www.ccswcd.com/media/PeoriaAgenda+Registration.pdf
Illinois Crop Management Conference
NREC-funded researchers, Dr. Laura Christianson and Dr. Emerson Nafziger will be making presentations at the University of Illinois Extension Illinois Crop Management Conference on February 21, 2018 in Malta. You can register directly from the web site: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/csrec/2013conference/