Extension educators emphasize manure, nitrogen and water‑quality work amid local challenges
Crops and soils educator Jerry Clark and livestock educator Ryan Stary described Extension's focus on manure management, nitrogen and groundwater issues, trainings and local research projects to help producers address nitrate and phosphorus concerns in Dunn County.
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Jerry Clark, regional crops and soils educator, told the committee that a large portion of recent Extension work has focused on manure management and nitrogen application timing and rates to address local groundwater nitrate and surface water phosphorus issues. He said Extension partners with NRCS, producer‑led watershed groups and university researchers and pursues grant funding to support local research and demonstration projects.
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