[Link] How South Dakota’s inability to track soil erosion is putting farmers at risk
South Dakota may never understand the full scope of the damage the May 12 derecho had on farmers.
Tag: erosion
[Link] How to stop pesky gully erosion
There are times when concentrated flow requires a more aggressive approach.
[Link] Ground cover essential to prevent wind erosion
FARMERS across the grainbelt have been reminded to protect their paddocks from wind erosion to maintain valuable topsoil and optimise productivity and…
[Link] Prairie Strips – Bringing Back the Edges
Small strips of prairie along the edges of row-crop fields can provide wildlife habitat, prevent erosion, improve water quality and add beauty to a fa…
[Link] Effect of soil erosion depth on crop yield based on topsoil removal method: a meta-analysis
A reliable correlation between crop yields and soil erosion is critical for the assessment of soil loss tolerance and loss of future food production i…
[Link] Reduce growing season soil erosion due to extreme rain events
Using high-residue crops, 100% no-till and cover crops in the drainage area of ephemeral gullies or across the entire field are initial steps. This ty…
[Link] Wind blowing away the soil
North Dakota’s strong winds are a statewide inside joke, but the effects it’s having on our producers is no laughing matter.
[Link] Soil Erosion 101
The loss of topsoil to wind, rain, and other forces is a natural process, but when intensified by human activity, it can have negative environmental, …
[Link] Understand your soils before digging deep
The GRDC stresses that erosion risk is also a key consideration when planning to deep rip, particularly on lighter sands.
[Link] Guebert: Who do we blame for not farming ‘the way we now know we should?’
It’s what we do in agriculture, isn’t it: We put prices on priceless items like topsoil, clean water, and clean air so we can continue to abuse th…
