Farmers and ranchers reduce nitrogen runoff in the Mississippi
The Environmental Protection Agency says efforts by farmers and ranchers to reduce nutrient losses in the Mississippi River watershed are paying off.
The Environmental Protection Agency says efforts by farmers and ranchers to reduce nutrient losses in the Mississippi River watershed are paying off.
Just as corn and soybean harvests are ramping up, commercial barges on the southern stretches of the Mississippi River came to a standstill last week. Ongoing drought in portions of the Midwest and West have brought the Missouri and Mississippi River to historic lows, limiting the transport of crops and inputs in both directions.
To address run off in the Gulf of Mexico, the EPA recently formed a task force and required 12 states to develop strategies to reduce agricultural runoff. Researchers at the University of Illinois say the strategies show promise, but leave room for the addition of certain practical elements that could help decision makers choose specific […]