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Tag: nutrient leaching
Mississippi: Avoiding Nutrient Movement in the Landscape May 27, 2021
Severe weather timing and intensity, temperature changes, or even insect pressure affect nutrient management outcomes, but we cannot succumb to frustration at the start. Nutrient and sediment movement on the […]
Minnesota: How Does Irrigation Impact Nitrate Leaching, Groundwater Quality? – Video Oct 18, 2019
Groundwater is the major source of drinking water in Minnesota and provides almost all water used for irrigation purposes, making it a key area of focus for natural resource, agriculture, […]
Pennsylvania Corn: Potential Nitrogen Losses from Extreme Summer Rainfall Aug 2, 2018
Generally speaking, excess moisture in the soil profile is one of the main causes of nitrogen (N) losses in crop production. These types of losses are due to either leaching […]
Minnesota: Managing P and K in Flooded, Ponded Soils Jul 20, 2018
The 2018 cropping season has been a challenging year for those in areas affected by heavy rainfall and saturated soils. Excessive water can result in the loss of soil nutrients […]
Minnesota: How to Estimate Nitrogen Loss from Leaching Sep 21, 2017
The nitrogen cycle dictates the form and movement of nitrogen in the soil and in plants. Given adequate time and temperature, nitrogen in the soil will convert to the nitrate […]
Minnesota: Have You Lost Your N in the Past Week? – Video May 26, 2017
Widespread wet weather and yellow corn has caused concern among Minnesota farmers regarding the status of their nitrogen fertilizer. Extension Educator Brad Carlson discusses the processes of nitrogen loss from […]
Virginia Cotton: Entire Region Impacted by Leaching Conditions Jul 7, 2015
Can there be too much of a good thing? Since mid-June, we are getting into the 10 to 15 inch category of rainfall for much of our growing region. Approximately […]
