Stay in Place, but read the latest nitrogen management and rate recommendations from UI here: https://t.co/09PN6YR2PL @ILFERTCHEM@4Rnutrients@IllinoisNrec
Join us March 20 at 9 am CST for a Spring Nitrogen webinar. 1 CEU in NM for those who participate. This webinar is made possible by NREC research and hosted by IFCA and GROWMARK. Register here: https://t.co/79ga1n5Xs8
Join us March 20 at 9 am CST for a Spring Nitrogen webinar. 1 CEU in NM for those who participate. This webinar is made possible by NREC research and hosted by IFCA and GROWMARK. Register here: https://t.co/79ga1n5Xs8
The risk of phosphorus loss from fields increases when P is applied to frozen or snow-covered soils. The graph here shows a river in east-central IL where this has occurred. Keep the P for the crop and read the bulletin here: https://t.co/idOVZUwgz0 @4Rnutrients
Snow has now fallen throughout much of Illinois, and temperatures have dropped going into the last weeks in 2019. This is a good time to review the application of nutrients on frozen and/or snow-covered soils. Hint: don't do it. #nlrs https://t.co/KjUi2mJTQD
IFCA, ILFB, Sierra Club and the IL Wastewater Agencies released a joint press release about the IL Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy 2019 Progress Report. Read about the collaboration here: https://t.co/JzllJbdGX0
#fertilizer#4r@Fertilizer_Inst@AgRetailers@4Rnutrients
Wondering about the timing of fall applied nitrogen? Today Dr. Nafziger at the University of Illinois published a bulletin with detailed guidance. Read it here: https://t.co/N3BL5UfQaC
@ILFERTCHEM@IllinoisNrec@4Rnutrients
Considering Cover Crops? Together with @ILFERTCHEM we are pleased to announce the release of the UPDATED Cover Crop Guide. With the latest science and links to other resources, it's a great tool to help you plan for cover crops. #covercrops#nlrs#nitrogen https://t.co/ALBVpZGcT7
Timely and optimistic recommendations on tillage, planting and fertility management for Illinois farmers and crop advisors in new UI Bulletin by Dr. Nafziger: https://t.co/WeofLmTG4Y @IllinoisNrec@4Rnutrients@ILFERTCHEM
Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Usage. NH3 has been used for decades on millions of acres. Jean Payne @ILFERTCHEM shares thoughts with me after the incident in Suburban Chicago. https://t.co/QYZzWFujPL
Get updated Illinois N rate recommendations on your smartphone. Type "MRTN Rate Calculator" in the Apple Store. Have an android? Go to https://t.co/jV9Zs7mf5B to get the app. Use the Right Rate this spring! @IllinoisNrec@ILFERTCHEM@4Rnutrients@uie_ag
Nitrate levels are elevated in Central Illinois lakes. This resource from UI and the updated N Calculator provides recommendations on the right N rate to achieve optimum return on N and help the water supplies recover. @4Rnutrients
IFCA congratulates Dan Schaefer, our Director of Nutrient Stewardship, who was named Champaign County IL Farm Leader of the Year for his 30+ years as an ag retailer, and now as a leader in implementing research and education on the 4Rs to reduce nutrient losses. @4Rnutrients
The Nitrogen Rate Calculator for Illinois is newly updated with results from dozens of 2018 N rate trials. Ensure agronomic and economic return on your N investment the spring and protect water supplies--use the calculator at https://t.co/xyCGxdeD4w @IllinoisNrec@ILFERTCHEM
IFCA will provide training on the field crops exam. The class starts 9am to 12pm. At 1 pm, the IDOA will do testing on ALL categories. Anyone can show up at 1:00 pm to partake in testing, you do not need to register or pay a fee to take the exam(s). https://t.co/z6XYtq8Suk
Getting N applied in spring 2019 will be a challenge! Today the UI presented guidance on how to manage nitrogen under various weather and soil scenarios. Download the slides or listen to the recorded webinar by going to https://t.co/aOd643LZw9. @IllinoisNrec@4Rnutrients
Managing N this spring is going to be a challenge! Today’s webinar by UI at 8:30 am Central provides guidance on rate, timing, soil conditions and more: https://t.co/lIFQuhdE2x
1 CEU NM. Join us!