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Saturated buffers are a growing edge-of-field conservation practice designed to improve water quality by keeping nitrates in the soil and out of nearby streams. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Jim Jordahl of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance explains how saturated buffers work, where they can be installed, and why they’re an effective, low-maintenance option for reducing nitrate loss from tile-drained fields. Learn how cost-share programs are helping farmers adopt this practice and protect water quality downstream.
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Saturated buffers are a growing edge-of-field conservation practice designed to improve water quality by keeping nitrates in the soil and out of nearby streams. In this Successful Farming Saturday Short, Jim Jordahl of the Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance explains how saturated buffers work, where they can be installed, and why they’re an effective, low-maintenance option for reducing nitrate loss from tile-drained fields. Learn how cost-share programs are helping farmers adopt this practice and protect water quality downstream.
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