Bioreactors: A Farmer’s Perspective

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Geneseo Illinois Farmer Todd VerHeecke had a wood chip bioreactor installed on his farm in the fall of 2017. He talks about the installation process and the decision he made to go forward with the unique nitrogen loss reduction strategy. Episode 3 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast.

Length: 05:17

Year Produced: 2019

State: Illinois

Cropping Systems: Corn, Forage, Other Grains, Soybean

Tags: bioreactors, cover crops, Erosion Control, Nutrient Loss, nutrient management, reduce nitrate, water retention