How Nutrient Loss Inhibitors Fit in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

Learn how nutrient stabilizer product function in the low CEC, low organic matter soils of southeaster Illinois. Mike Wilson CCA 4RNMS, RMS will discuss his experiences with a variety of products and practices used in his geography to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loss into the environment from application in farm fields.

Wilson takes a look at all crop inputs to design nutrient management plans that improve both a Growers Return on Investment and Nutrient Loss efficiency. While looking for ways to use the 4R’s, soil type and other parameters to increase production while lowering applications of both N and P. This includes not only secondary and micro nutrients but also weed control, fungicide /insecticide use and seed treatments.

This approach is more of a total crop planning but can achieve great results in removing nutrients from the soil as grain instead of lost to the environment where they can eventually become a very serious issue in our streams and rivers.