Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss nutrient management for irrigated crops in Minnesota. How many irrigated acres are there in Minnesota? What are some of the benefits and risks of irrigation? In what ways can risks be mitigated - through timing, cover crop adoption and / or other general soil health practices? What should growers know about the latest irrigation research in Minnesota? If a farmer is considering adopting irrigation practices, what should they focus on first? This and much, much more on today's episode.

Guests:

• Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Carl Rosen, Extension irrigation specialist, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate (St. Paul)
• Vasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate (St. Paul)

Additional Resources:

• Irrigation
• Research shows precision irrigation technology can improve irrigation water productivity in corn
• Could adding irrigation to Minnesota corn fields help reduce nitrate losses to groundwater?
• How do wet and dry years affect corn yield and nitrate leaching under different irrigation and nitrogen management strategies?
• Effect of variable rate irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rates on crop productivity and water quality

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