Northwest and Allee Research and Demonstration Farms

Impact of 4R Management on Crop Production and Nitrate-Nitrogen Loss in Tile Drainage

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Abstract

Corn Belt corn and soybean producers are increasingly challenged to maximize crop production while addressing the contributions farm practices make to Gulf hypoxia. Based on the need for nitrate-N reductions to meet water quality goals, new management practices are needed to reduce nitrate-N losses at minimal cost and maximum economic benefits. This three-year field research and demonstration project is evaluating various promising N management methods and technologies by documenting the nitrate-N export and crop yield from various systems.

Keywords: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Agronomy

How to Cite: Helmers, M. J. , Sawyer, J. E. & Sievers, J. L. (2015) “Impact of 4R Management on Crop Production and Nitrate-Nitrogen Loss in Tile Drainage”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2014(1).