Presentation
Drainage design for improved profits and water quality
Proceedings of the Integrated Crop Management Conference
Start Date
1-12-2016 12:00 AM
Disciplines
Description
Subsurface drainage systems are an important component of agricultural production systems in many areas of Iowa. However, these drainage systems have been shown to deliver nitrate-N to downstream waterbodies. So, while subsurface drainage is important for crop production we also need to consider the design of these systems to minimize nitrate-N loss. Use of drainage water management in the design and operation of subsurface drainage systems is one potential method to reduce nitrate-N loss.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/icm-180809-224
Citation Information
Matthew J. Helmers and Greg Brenneman. "Drainage design for improved profits and water quality" (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/matthew_helmers/175/