The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council or N-REC promotes proper fall fertilizer application. It starts with soil temperature says N-REC’s Julie Hewitt.
N-REC was created by state statute in 2012. Funded by a 75-cent per ton assessment on bulk fertilizer sold in Illinois, N-REC provides financial support for nutrient research and education programs to ensure the discovery and adoption of practices that address environmental concerns, optimize nutrient use efficiency, and ensure soil fertility.
