Episode 53 | Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Camelina as a Cover Crop

As the use of cover crops continues to grow across Illinois and the country, non-traditional crops are being researched and explored as potential cover crops including camelina. Hear from Joel Gruver, Professor of Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture at Western Illinois University, about camelina as a cover crop and his research. Gruver has spent the past 16 years taking the science and translating it into understandable, memorable ideas for both students and farmers. His primary focus is on organic cropping systems and addressing production questions. Gruver is also conducting research on the use of camelina as a cover crop. 

• Camelina Production  
• WIU, Allison Organic Research & Demonstration Farm

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge.  

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• Explore more about nutrient loss in Illinois at go.illinois.edu/nutrientloss 

What is The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast?

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry, Nicole Haverback, and Emma Eldridge with University of Illinois Extension. Read the blog at extension.illinois.edu/nlr/blog.