Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council

NREC Chairman Don Guinnip starts off the monthly interview series with RFD radio:

Audio: Illinois Nutrient Research Education Council Chair Don Guinnip on RFD Radio Network Much has changed in the 50-some years that Don Guinnip has been farming in Clark County — like how the practice of moldboard plowing is no longer common up and

NREC is recognized for its contribution to this Illinois Soybean Association effort:

Growing Season 2026 on ISA Agronomy Farm BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — In its first full season, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Agronomy Farm began to take shape as more than just another research...

A new Investment Insight for your interest in cover crops.

Now available: NREC's annual report of research funded in 2025. Download a copy from here: https://www.illinoisnrec.org/resources/annual-reports/

Two NREC researchers will be speaking at the Decatur Drainage Workshop on July 9. There is a $20 registration fee (lunch included). Register by June 25. So much to learn relative to the IL Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. www.illica.net/events for more details.

Still photos this time. Nitrogen applications in Wayne County on Monday, as part of NREC funded, Maximum Return to Nitrogen research (MRTN). The IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association collaboration works with farm and retail cooperators across the state to collect region specific data that can be used by farmers and fertilizer dealers to improve farm profitability and environmental nutrient stewardship. Photos courtesy of John Pike.

Illinois Farm Bureau announces summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.

IFB announces summer field days The events highlight members’ conservation efforts throughout the state.

Ouch. Yet another reason why NREC-funded research is so important and why we need to manage nutrients so carefully.

Report measures climate-damaging emissions created by massive overuse of nitrogen fertilizer U.S. farmers spend about $36 billion a year on fertilizer, and for many corn producers that cost represents one of the largest line items in their budget.

Dr. Andrew Margenot will be presenting June 24 at the Drainage Workshop in Freeport IL. You can register at this link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260825256093156