Transforming Drainage

Module 7: In-Field Practices

A component of the course “Filling the Pipeline: Agricultural Drainage Education to Meet 21st Century Water Management Needs”

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Instructor: Dr. Matt Helmers, Iowa State University
Overview: This module discusses the performance of various practices that are implemented in the field to reduce nitrogen loss. These practices include no-till, N management (rate and timing), and cover crops.

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Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the major in-field practices to reduce nitrogen loss
  2. Access N rate recommendations for their location and understand the benefits of following them.
  3. Compare the N loss reduction benefits of cover crops, no-till, and nutrient management

Step by Step Guide to Complete the Module:

  1. Watch the optional Video 1: Basics of In-Field Management Practices, if you are not highly familiar with the practices of no-till, cover crops, and nutrient management
  2. Watch Video 2: In-Field Practices
  3. Complete the Quiz.

 

 

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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (award number 2018-70003-27661). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Project Funding

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2015-68007-23193, “Managing Water for Increased Resiliency of Drained Agricultural Landscapes.” Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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