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Farmer urges soil and water protections through nutrient strategy
Tim Smith, a Wright County farmer with Iowa Learning Farms, argues for widespread adoption of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy to curb nitrate runoff. He cites USGS data showing rising nitrate levels, details his on farm practices like strip tillage and cereal rye cover crops, and stresses soil health and long term viability.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Iowa
Boone River
Webster City
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Mike Duffy
Iowa State University
Tim Smith
Wright County
Iowa Learning Farms
Extension