The 2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings will be virtual. Two sessions are offered as listed below. There will be four speakers, with 5-minute breaks between speakers. CEUs will be available for Certified Crop AdvisersRead More…
By Troy Gilmore, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska There is a strong awareness of water resources issues among the citizens of Nebraska. Farmers and ranchers are often aware of field-scale challenges of managing water for cropRead More…
Earlier this year the North Central Region Water Network was delighted to welcome Charlie Barden, Kansas State Extension Forester and Professor at Kansas State University, to the Network Leadership Team. While Charlie may be a newRead More…
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin, on Friday February 12, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CST for a free, national webinar exploring different environmental and carbon market opportunities for Midwest farmers.
Read More...In this digital event you’ll hear from the diverse stakeholders and policymakers working on at the intersection of water and recovery and about the US Water Alliance’s federal policy blueprint for Congress and the Biden Administration. Tune in to learn more about the common ground solutions at the federal level that will contribute to building a stronger, more sustainable future for all.
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There is a famous quote from Baba Dioum those in the natural resources field know well: “In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we willRead More…
Building social equity and environmental justice into the conversation around green infrastructure (GI) is an opportunity to transform communities by integrating economic, environmental, and social goals. Green infrastructure – such as parks, green roofs, and rainRead More…
Across the North Central Region, it takes many villages and many partners to provide the research, education, and outreach for protecting water resources and ecosystems. Often their work goes unsung. Well, the North Central Region WaterRead More…
Measuring and assessing soil health are critical components to understanding how changes in agronomic management practices affect soils capacity to support cropping systems. In this presentation, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) will focus on explaining measurementsRead More…
With summer in full swing, many folks enjoy spending time out on the water. However, harmful algal blooms, or HABs, can put a damper on summer fun. Tune in to the next edition of The CurrentRead More…