A new study from the University of Illinois has good news about water quality in the state. There are fewer nitrates in the Illinois River than there were in the 80's or 90's. Researchers say it's at least 10% less than what it used to be. The goal is to cut nitrates by 45% since they flow from the Illinois River to the Mississippi and on into the Gulf of Mexico. Farmers and agriculture companies are working together to help make that happen.

 

It's been a tricky start to planting season for farmers, to say the least.

 

"It's been an okay spring," said John Reifsteck, who is a farmer in Champaign. "It's been cold. It's been wet."

 

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