The Ag Water Exchange blog is a place for thoughtful discussion of ideas and information on water quality and agricultural management practices. The goal of the Ag Water Exchange is to contribute to the greater advancement water quality knowledge and modern agricultural management practices.
Partner piece: Water quality monitoring with the Producers of Lake Redstone
Contributed by: Juneau County Land and Water Office (Wisconsin) During their first full year as a DATCP producer-led initiative, The Producers of Lake Redstone have jumped in feet first. Planting 240 acres of cover crops... Read More
The farms behind the dataset
Farmers are the backbone of Discovery Farms. By opening up their farms to research, farmer participants unlock our Programs’ capabilities to generate data to find workable solutions that address environmental concerns. At the Discovery Farms... Read More
Land spreading milk due to market disruption
In Wisconsin, farmers are experiencing an interruption in farm to milk plant processing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an oversupply of some dairy products, such that certain plants are asking farmers to reduce... Read More
We are here for you.
A message from Discovery Farms Co-Director, Amber Radatz A few months ago, having most of the activities in the United States come to a screeching halt seemed like something that would only be in a... Read More
Lessons Learned from Schafer Farms – Implementing Conservation in a Rolling Landscape
Discovery Farms Minnesota has published a new report titled, Lessons Learned from Schafer Farms: Implementing Conservation in a Rolling Landscape. Below is a summary of the findings of the project, details of the study and findings can be... Read More
Install tile correctly the first time
Many farmers have purchased or are considering purchasing equipment to modify existing drainage tile systems or install new ones. Owning your own equipment allows you to install or repair systems as time and money allows.... Read More
Farmer-Led Conservation & Watershed Protection Mini-Grant Program
Farmer-Led Conservation & Watershed Protection Mini-Grant Program Looking to kickstart or expand farmer-led conservation demonstration efforts? This mini-grant program will support nongovernmental organizations, state or county government agencies, university Extension professionals, and others who support... Read More
Improving Nutrient Management for Profitability and Ecology
Getting the most out of your fertilizer investment can be challenging, especially in times of low grain prices, and compounded by wet conditions like many have encountered in recent years. And while farmers are trying... Read More
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