Category: Water Management
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Iowa’s Soil Crisis: A Call for Sustainable Farming Practices
Iowa’s Vital Soil Under Threat Iowa’s valuable, nutrient-rich soil is facing a decline, a troubling trend highlighted by new studies. As one of the state’s most precious resources, this soil forms the cornerstone of Iowa’s economy. Research, including recent models, now shows that factors like tillage and a constant cycle of nutrient-intensive crops like corn…
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Adapting Agriculture to Arid Climates: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Food Production
University of Arizona’s Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture Establishment of the Presidential Advisory Commission In response to the pressing challenges of a rapidly drying climate on agriculture and food systems globally, the University of Arizona (UArizona) is spearheading innovative solutions. The Presidential Advisory Commission on the Future of Agriculture & Food Production in a Drying Climate,…