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Legacy Phosphorus: The Enduring Hidden Driver of Tile Drainage Loss

Lake Erie continues to have algal blooms in the summer because of excess phosphorus. There are various sources of phosphorus (P) entering Lake Erie, but agriculture is a dominant source. Recent research highlights the dominant role of legacy phosphorus (P) and the need for innovative solutions to protect water quality.

Get Educated on 4 Key OSHA Updates

Staying updated on the latest OSHA guidelines is crucial for maintaining safety on your job sites.

Recent developments have introduced new standards and proposals aimed at enhancing worker protection. Here’s an overview of four key updates and their implications:

Spring is Coming. How Do Controlled Drainage Systems Stack Up?

With springtime coming, that means things will likely be wet – whether that’s from snow melting, some April showers or both. As such, Vinayak Shedekar, assistant professor in agricultural water management at The Ohio State University – and an educator whose work in the field of controlled drainage has helped influence understanding and adoption – has created references on how to manage controlled drainage systems in the fall and spring.

Henry County Farmer Installs Woodchip Bioreactors to Maximize Conservation

“Conservation has always been a part of what my family’s done, so that’s kind of always been part of my DNA,” shares Brian Corkill who grows corn and soybeans on 1,000 acres near Galva, Illinois.

Brian’s family moved away from the moldboard plow in the late 1970s and began no-tilling in the early eighties. “So now I’m trying to take it to the next level as I take over the farm and am the primary decision maker for the farming operation.”