Effect of converting row crop to prairie on nutrient concentration in shallow groundwater and soil properties
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Wallaces Farmer article about STRIPS nutrient retention benefits
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(March, 2014) An article in Wallaces Farmer highlights the soil and water quality benefits of STRIPS. Click here to learn how STRIPS retain soil and nutrients on the field.
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Randy Kolka
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Research Soil Scientist
USDA Forest Service
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Soil Science, Nutrient Cycling
Mark Tomer
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Soil Scientist, USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment
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Soil and Water
Missouri Prairie Journal talks STRIPS
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(March, 2014) Scientist Lisa Schulte Moore published an article about the benefits of STRIPS in the spring edition of the Missouri Prairie Journal. Read more here!
Challenge #1: Soil Erosion from Agricultural Fields
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Challenge #1: Soil Erosion from Agricultural Fields
Land degradation due to soil erosion
Soil erosion adversely impacts agronomic productivity. Additionally, soil erosion negatively impacts the environment, food security, and quality of life. The effects of soil erosion have both on-site and off-site impacts. For example, on-site impacts may include reduced crop yield and increased nutrient loss, while off-site impacts may include water contamination and increased food prices.
Three reasons why soil erosion is an important issue: Read more about Challenge #1: Soil Erosion from Agricultural Fields
Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
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Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face
Read more about Chapter 3: Soil Erosion, Water Quality, and Biodiversity Are Three Challenges Midwest Farmers Face>Effects of native perennial vegetation buffer strips on dissolved organic carbon in surface runoff from an agricultural landscape
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STRIPS in 2018: A Brief Review
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The Science-based Trails of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips (STRIPS) project grew significantly in 2018 to include additional farms, institutions, and regions. The STRIPS team added a new team member to help support the expanded collaboration and welcomes Omar de Kok-Mercado as their new Project Coordinator! Omar received his B.S. degree in Agronomy and M.S. in Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry from Iowa State University. Read more about STRIPS in 2018: A Brief Review
Research highlight: Prairie strips support farmers’ soil, water, and wildlife conservation goals
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