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The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast

University of Illinois Extension

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast explores efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback and Luke Zwilling with University of Illinois Extension. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog.

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Episode 79 | Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2026/01/26

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9:45

Episode 78 | 35 Years of USDA Wetland Restoration

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2025/12/10

In Episode 78 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois agricultural economist Marin Skidmore discusses her study reviewing 35 years of USDA wetland restoration. She explains how these restorations reduce nitrogen concentrations in surface water, the data used to evaluate their effectiveness, and the cost-saving implications for rural communities that rely on surface water for drinking supplies. She also describes how wetlands fit into broader conservation

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26:21

Episode 77 | Batch and Grow with Farmer-Led Advances...

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2025/11/17

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23:32

Episode 76 | Addressing Nutrient Loss Through...

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2025/10/28

In episode 76, Precision Conservation Management (PCM) director Greg Goodwin, conservation specialist Lou Liva, and Stark County farmer Noah Forlines discuss how the PCM program works with farmers to collect field-level data and return it to them in a usable format. The conversation focused on how PCM combines conservation and profitability through detailed data analysis, gathering information pass-by-pass from the farm. The field-level data helps farmers improve their economic and

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Episode 75 | Cover Crop Conversations: Management Advice

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2025/09/15

In the second of a two-part series, Illinois farmers Norm Deets of Ogle County, Brian Corkill of Henry County, and John Pike of Williamson County share management advice from years of working with cover crops. They discuss seeding rates, species selection, erosion control, and how to balance profitability with your conservation goals.Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry,

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20:39

Episode 74 | Cover Crop Conversations | Barriers to...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/08/27

In the first of a two-part series, three Illinois farmers- Norm Deets of Ogle County, Brian Corkill of Henry County, and John Pike of Williamson County discuss their experiences with cover crops, focusing on the challenges they faced when getting started and lessons they learned along the way. Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Luke Zwilling.Read

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Episode 73 | Branching Out: Agroforestry's Role in...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Nate Lawrence and MJ Oviatt from the Savanna Institute discuss how agroforestry practices like windbreaks, alley cropping, and silvopasture can reduce nutrient loss and support farm resilience. They highlight research showing these practices improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, and provide new revenue streams for farmers. The episode also covers economic challenges to adoption and invites farmers to engage through events and the Corn Belt Windbreak Project.

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Episode 72 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality:...

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2025/05/14

Mila Marshall of the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter highlights the group's work to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois through education, advocacy, and the promotion of constructed wetlands. The Sierra Club promotes wetlands as a cost-effective solution for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. She emphasizes collaboration between farmers, wastewater treatment facilities, and the public to support the state's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

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Episode 71 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality:...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/04/15

In this episode of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Paula Hingson and Matt Robert of USDA NRCS discuss how wetland restoration easements and constructed wetlands help reduce nutrient loss in Illinois. They explain how easement programs like wetland restoration easement through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) support landowners by converting flood-prone farmland back to wetlands, and how constructed wetlands are engineered to treat runoff and improve water

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14:44

Episode 70 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality,...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/03/21

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36:38

Bonus | Corn, Ethanol, Conservation, a Conversation

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/02/28

- Jon Doggett, Camas Creek Consulting

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17:59

Episode 69 | Constructed Wetlands for Water Quality:...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Wetlands are some of the most vital yet misunderstood ecosystems, often portrayed in film as eerie, dangerous places rather than the biodiverse habitats they are. In episode 69 Dr. Jeff Matthews and Dr. Caitlin Bloomer from the University of Illinois discuss wetland perceptions, their ecological importance, and efforts to improve public understanding.Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and

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Episode 68 | Building Better Waterways: Installing...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/12/19

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10:26

Episode 67 | The Agronomics of N, P, & K

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/10/27

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Illinois Landowner Conservation Series

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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5:48

ANNOUNCEMENT | Illinois Landowner Conservation Series...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/08/27

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23:27

Episode 66 | Edge of Field Considerations: a farmer...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/08/26

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29:27

Episode 65 | Phosphorus and streambanks: a battle for...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/07/30

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Episode 64 | Register for the Ag & Climate Conference

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/07/01

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18:19

Episode 63 | Data Intensive Farm Management (DIFM.farm)

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast ·

2024/05/17

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