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Illinois NLRS Program and Project Narratives

This site features NGO partner program and project narratives, searchable by title, date, and categories. These narratives have been reported in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) annual reports and updates. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all nutrient loss-related initiatives across Illinois.

The NLRS is a statewide, collaborative effort aimed at reducing the levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering Illinois waterways. This page specifically highlights NGO-led efforts that have contributed to the strategy since 2023.

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  • Illinois Cover Crop Programs

    Dec 8, 2023 12:30 pm by Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Team2023 Biennial ReportAgricultureCost ShareNon-point Sources

    IL Corn is an ardent supporter of cover crops, developing and leading programs for ICGA members and Illinois farmers. The programs facilitate cover crop adoption among farmers who are interested in this practice, and appeal to growers with experience ranging from novice to experienced. 

    • Cover Crop Coupon—Through a partnership among several Illinois cover crop retailers, this coupon provides ICGA members a discount up to $200 on the purchase of cover crop seed.
    • A new cover crop incentive program was offered statewide in 2022. This program touched nearly 26,000 acres, of which over a third were first-time cover crop acres offering a cover crop cost-share payment.

    Combined, those two programs touched 50,000 acres in 2022. For more information, see ilcorn.org/pcm.