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​What we learned in 2021 continues to support the need for an emphasis on a manage-by-systems approach utilizing new technologies and established technologies in new ways. ​

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IT IS TIME TO MOVE BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL NUTRIENT BUILD-UP PROGRAM.  IT IS TIME TO UTILIZE HARVEST YIELD DATA TO DETERMINE WHERE TO APPLY NUTRIENTS. 

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TRADITIONAL SOIL TESTING HAS SERVED AS THE FOUNDATION FOR NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OVER 5 DECADES BUT A LOT HAS CHANGED AND IT IS TIME FOR HOW SOIL NUTRIENTS ARE INVENTORIED NEEDS TO CHANGE AND HERE IS HOW IT SHOULD EVOLVE.​

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THE ORIGINAL N TRACKING SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES A WAY TO LEARN FROM THE BEHAVIOR OF ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS IN THE UPPER SOIL PROFILE.


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PRODUCER QUESTIONS
USING PRODUCER FIELDS
ANALYZING PRODUCER DATA


WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE

Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you participate with our new approach to nutrient management and production agriculture utilizing new-age soil sampling, nutrient tracking and on-farm testing.  We are searching not only for answers, but for the right questions.  We are exploring new technologies and adopting existing technologies in new ways.  We are quite confident we are headed in the right direction.  We hope you have a desire to learn more about our novel approach using existing and new technologies. Let us know if you would like to participate in 2021.  Simply visit with your local Illini FS Crop Specialist or fill-out the brief Information Request below. I will personally respond to all requests. 

​ We hope you will allow us to partner with you to explore innovative products, services and solutions that improve your long-term profitability while minimizing environmental impact.  It's "All about M.O.M.",  Minimize environmental impact, Optimize harvest yield, Maximize input utilization.​ 
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Howard Brown
Manager of Agronomic Information
and Nutrient Stewardship
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Dr. Howard Brown                  
Illini FS                                 
1509 East University Ave.   
​Urbana, IL  61802                 
hbrown@illinifs.com               
217-649-3527                      
  • Home
  • NUTRIENTS BY REMOVAL
    • CROP REMOVAL
  • SOIL TESTING REINVENTED
    • SOIL TESTING REINVENTED
  • NuTRACKER Plus
    • ABOUT >
      • ORIGIN
      • HISTORY
      • DATA USE AGREEMENT
      • REPORT REVIEWER
      • HOW TO PARTICIPATE
      • SOIL TESTS >
        • LABS USED
        • TESTS PERFORMED
        • SAMPLING DATES
      • PROGRAM COST
    • REGISTER A SITE >
      • ILLINI FS
      • NEW CENTURY FS
      • SUNRISE FS
      • HERITAGE FS, INC.
  • ON-FARM DISCOVERY
    • 2018 - 2021 REPORTs
  • OUTREACH
    • HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH
    • NITROGEN NINJA