Edge of field N and P reduction strategies: What to know about conservation drainage practices

Photo credit: Laura Christianson

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about edge of field N and P reduction strategies. What is an edge of field practice and why are they used? What specific practices do our panelists have experience with, and which have the most potential for use in Minnesota? Are these practices a farmer can pursue alone, or do they require local government to be involved? What assistance is available for farmers who are interested in one of these practices?

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Guests

• Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)
• Laura Christianson, researcher, U of M Department of Soil, Water, and Climate (St. Paul)
• Jeff Strock, Extension soil scientist (Lamberton)

Additional resources:

• Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy
• NRCS Minnesota
• Minnesota SWCDs on the web
• SWROC Soil & Agricultural Water Management
• Video: A Holistic Approach to Managing Agricultural Drainage Water
• Bioreactors: Reducing water pollution with microbes and wood chips
• Podcast: Watershed planning and nitrate reduction
• Nitrogen Smart online courses
• Plan to attend Nitrogen, Nutrient Management Conferences in February 2024 in St. Cloud, Mankato
• How to interpret a water test for nitrate
• Before applying manure, check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast

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