The 7th Annual Soil and Water Conservation Society conference will be held virtually this year. This year’s conference theme, “Expanding Horizons: Where Conservation Meets Innovation,” evokes images of the expansive views of the region and theRead More…
This week is drinking water week, reminding us of the critical role water plays in all of our lives. To celebrate, tune in next Wednesday for the next edition of The Current Webinar series as we focusRead More…
This series of Soil & Water Conservation Virtual Field Trips (VFTs), focuses on the conservation benefits our researchers have developed with respect to water quality, irrigation water use, climate change, soil health, profitability, and sustainability throughRead More…
CANMaPP (Computer-Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program) is an online tool that assists with nutrient management plan implementation and documentation in Michigan. Users are able to import existing nutrient management plans into CANMaPP and view plan requirementsRead More…
Natalie Carroll teaches Environmental Systems Management in the Agricultural Systems Management Program at Purdue University and develops natural resource curriculum for youth in grades 3-12. Through her curriculum, Carroll works to teach younger students the basicsRead More…
Soil functions as a medium for growing plants, recycling organic materials and nutrients, and storing and purifying water. Healthy soil has an enhanced capacity to provide these ecosystem services. Soil management decisions at the farm levelRead More…
Over the past two years, summers have been especially tough for North Dakota ranchers. The bulk of the water needed for livestock comes from surface water, and low rainfall totals in 2017 drastically decreased surface waters,Read More…
Purdue Extension has recently developed a new youth education curriculum for Indiana 4-H that focuses on two of the most important natural resources: soil and water. The digital and online program is designed for young studentsRead More…
The following interviews have been edited for style and clarity. Conservation is a word that has sparked in popularity over the past few years. Often paired within stories around climate change, pollution, and negative narratives,Read More…
Manure. One stage in a rich, life-giving cycle from sun, soil, and water, to plant, to animal, to kitchen table, and back to the soil again. Sometimes we call manure animal waste. This term signifies aRead More…