The Minnesota and Wisconsin Discovery Farms Programs have recently received a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) from United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service for “Developing Diagnostics to Improve Water Quality and Soil Health on Tile Drained Lands … Read More
There are sixteen nutrients that are essential for plant growth and development. Thirteen are absorbed by the roots. After taken in by the roots, the nutrients move into the plant and are used for various functions and processes. Nutrient absorption … Read More
Sediment is a natural part of river ecosystems. Yet, too much of it can be harmful to the quality and health of the river. It is important to understand the sources of river sediment when making land and water management decisions. Predicting … Read More
In much of the world, water is the most limiting factor that affects crop plant growth. In Minnesota, the challenge is to manage crop production where relatively small amounts are held by the sandy soils. Conversely, it’s necessary to remove … Read More
On July 20, Discovery Farms Minnesota & UW Discovery Farms held a farmer field day at Spring Creek Farms, a 1,400-acre soybean and corn operation in Chisago County near the St. Croix River. Spring Creek Farms has been a participant … Read More
On July 20th Discovery Farms Minnesota and Chisago County SWCD will host a free farm field day featuring a farm with a long history of no-till practices. This event will allow farmers with similar challenges and concerns to connect and … Read More
Interested in learning about innovative approaches farmers are taking to protect water quality? Please join us for a field day next week in Wilkin County. We will discuss locally collected water quality data and conservation practices that reduce losses of nutrients, … Read More
Just a reminder that applications are due JUNE 3RD to be considered for this round of participants. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center is currently seeking farmers willing to participate in the Discovery Farms Minnesota program. Discovery Farms Minnesota is a … Read More
Citizens of Minnesota, both urban and rural, are concerned about water quality. Attendance at The Governor’s Water Summit at the end of February is strong evidence for this interest. There are numerous perceptions, but few actual measurements. There are two … Read More
The Minnesota Agricultural Water Resources Center is currently seeking farmers willing to participate in the Discovery Farms Minnesota program. Discovery Farms Minnesota is a farmer led effort to gather field-scale information on water quality impacts from a variety of farm enterprises in … Read More