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The INREC Index

The INREC Index is a specially curated selection of online tools that directly support our mission of nutrient reduction. This ongoing database of links and sites will continue to expand as new resources are created by respected industry leaders.

Tools of the Trade

a shared strategy

INREC is dedicated to furthering nutrient reduction efforts in Iowa and beyond. INREC has created a small, yet highly useful list of tools and resources that support the shared, overall goals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

INREC SURVEY

Progress measurements carried out through ag retailers across Iowa to track nutrient reduction efforts.

INREC Survey

A detailed data set that shows real trends in N and P, cover crops, tillage practices, manure usage, crop rotation, application timing and more.
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INRS Dashboard

Web-based data in a structure that aims to increase updates on nutrient reduction efforts and nutrient loss.

INRS DASHBOARD

A set of web-based data findings in a structure that aims to increase updates on Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy efforts and nutrient loss in Iowa.
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N-FACT

Use data to guide decisions with the Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Consultation Tool.

N-FACT

This tool leverages data from the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative on-farm nitrogen rate trials with cropping systems modeling to help support on-farm decision making.
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MCCC Decision tools

The Midwest Cover Crop Council provides web-based systems to help make decisions on cover crop selection.

MCCC decision tools

This initiative uses state and county data consolidated and prepared by industry experts to help farmers make the best cover crop choices.
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AGRITOOL-NITROGEN

A corn nitrogen calculator that develops field-level recommendations based on simple inputs.

AGRITOOL-NITROGEN

Hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, this form takes into account various data points from the user to create N recommendations.
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IA soil temp map

Displays Iowa complete with a variety of averages to guide fall N applications at soil temperatures below 50 °F.

IA soil temp map

Iowa State University's Iowa Environmental Mesonet hosts various weather maps broken out by county including one for soil temperature.
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FARMDOC

This online hub offers a variety of resources to help Corn Belt farmers make better management choices.

FARMDOC

This University of Illinois hosted resource provides publications, news, data analysis, tools, events, market prices and more.
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