Category Archives: Water Quality

WATER QUALITY EFFORTS IN ILLINOIS

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

When it comes to water quality, Illinois Corn puts their money where their mouth is. In recent years, farmers have come under fire as new, modern fertilizers and water drainage methods have been blamed for increased nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into … Continue reading →

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AGRICULTURE WORKING TO PRESERVE WATER QUALITY

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Please join us for Water Quality Wednesdays in August as we celebrate Water Quality month!  Illinois corn farmers are committed to minimizing agriculture’s effect on water quality and this month, we’ll tell you how! Illinois agriculture has been very involved … Continue reading →

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NITROGEN IN ILLINOIS: CHALLENGES MOST PEOPLE NEVER THINK ABOUT

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

With all the talk about controlling nutrient losses, both from the urban and agricultural sector, sometimes the proposed solutions seem so easy:  for agriculture, just put on all your nitrogen in the spring, preferably by side-dressing after the corn has … Continue reading →

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WATER QUALITY WEDNESDAY: INDIAN CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

CTIC founded the Indian Creek Watershed Project to increase adoption of conservation agricultural systems and measure effectiveness of different nutrient management practices. Over 120 farmers, agribusiness, government and non-profit organization representatives attended last month’s Indian Creek Watershed Project field tour … Continue reading →

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