Resources

Documents and Articles

• Illinois Farm Bureau NLRS Overview
• 319 Grant Information
• Water Sampling Overview
• Water Testing Instructions
• Illinois CBMP Overview
• 4R Overview
• Science Assessment Tables
• Dead Zones & Drinking Water - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
  Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois has written a series of articles that comprehensively summarize the challenges posed by nutrient losses, and the potential solutions.

Informational Videos:

• Cover Crops 101
  Cover Crops 101 Series sponsored by the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices. Cover Crop Specialist Mike Plumer discusses the pros and cons of growing cover crops in Illinois.
• Nitrogen Management
  Steve Stierwalt, a farmer from Champaign County talks about the overall benefits of nitrogen management and on-farm N-WATCH and N-Rate Trials.
• What Role Does Agriculture Play in the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy?
• Bloomington Roadshow
  CBMP members present various programs and strategies to reduce nutrient loss.
• The Science Behind the Strategy - Video Series with Dr. Mark David