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15 May 2017

Discovery Farms Minnesota 2016 Data Review

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Discovery Farms, Surface Runoff, Tile Drainage, Water Quality | 0

The Discovery Farms Minnesota 2016 Year in Review provides a summary of the data generated from 10 core farms with edge-of-field surface runoff and tile flow monitoring. The report is a general overview of the amount of precipitation, surface runoff, … Read More

Discovery Farms Minnesota, Year in Review
4 May 2017

Free nitrate screening available

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Educational Events, Tile Drainage, Water Quality | 0

To better understand nitrate levels in tile drainage, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center (MAWRC) is offering free, confidential nitrate screening. All you need to do is collect a few water samples from your tile outlet or outlets. When tiles are flowing, … Read More

Nitrate Screening
1 Dec 2016

Get Smart with Nitrogen Smart Workshops

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Educational Events, Nutrient Management, Water Quality | 0

Another round of Nitrogen Smart Workshops is approaching. Last winter,several Nitrogen Smart Workshops were held by University of Minnesota Extension in partnership with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center (MAWRC). The Nitrogen Smart curriculum was … Read More

Nitrogen Smart
11 Nov 2016

The 4R’s: Fertilizer Efficiency for both Production and Water Quality

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Crop Production, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility | 0

Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are the two primary nutrients most often associated with potential impacts on water quality. Both are also essential for optimum crop production.  In recent years, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has promoted four general management practices … Read More

4Rs, Nutrients, Water Quality
16 Aug 2016

Post Flood and Fallow Syndrome in Corn

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Crop Production, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility | 0

2016 has been a year filled with heavy rains that has caused many acres to be flooded out, destroying the crop or preventing planting. If another crop was not planted and/or the areas kept clean of plant growth, fallow syndrome … Read More

Fallow Syndrome
12 Aug 2016

Summary of Nitrogen Survey – Farm Fest 2016

by Jerome Lensing | posted in: Crop Production, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility | 0

Nitrogen inputs are essential for optimum corn production. This essential nutrient can be supplied from: 1) soil organic matter, 2) a previous legume crop, 3) livestock manure, and, 4) commercial fertilizers. Nitrogen in soils is a complex and dynamic system. … Read More

Fertilizer Use, Nitrogen

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