What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water?
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agchat:
Keep up the great convo folks; we have just a couple of minutes til Q1 launches. Keep the intros flowing (like water, of course). #agchat
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agchat:
Are you ready to flow or drip? Either way Q1 will be up in a minute... #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat
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kkult:
RT @agchat: Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT agchat Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Q1 Follow label directions for products and look into new technologies for inputs like fertilizer. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Continue using technology such as GPS that allows for minimal inputs & maximum efficiency. #agchat
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agchick:
Q1 Farmers should follow the appropriate laws and utilize the best management available to ensure water quality #agchat
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earlymilking:
Q1 Farmers need to consider the surroundings when using fertilizers and chemicals, they can be great for crops but can harm nature #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 Fence off waterways, creeks, etc. in pastures with designated livestock crossing points. #agchat
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kjh_786:
Q1 I utilize no-till practices to help keep the rain water from leaving my fields #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q1 A lot of farmers do conservation tillage. Having crop residue in the field can help protect water. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q1: Don't use more herbicides/pesticides than needed; employ conservation practices; learn where their water drains. #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 is now up for your chatting pleasure. Please share your H20 quality efforts. #agchat
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jenreesources:
Q1: Proper irrigation scheduling so we don't leach nutrients. Erosion control measures also important. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @minnemom: Q1: Dont use more herbicides/pesticides than needed; employ conservation practices; learn where their water drains. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
I believe in regards to Q1 that all need to realize that water always runs down hill and you can finish the rest of that story. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @iTweetMeat: Q1 Fence off waterways, creeks, etc. in pastures with designated livestock crossing points. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kjh_786: Q1 I utilize no-till practices to help keep the rain water from leaving my fields #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q1 We have TMDL's, Ranch Mgt Plans, Grazing waivers, ITP's, spray permits & monthly well monitoring. #agchat
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kkult:
Q1 when talking w/ farmers, they r curious as 2 what their h20 quality is, it'd b nice if there were readily avail. test #agchat
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ksgrains:
RT @agchat: RT @minnemom: Q1: Dont use more herbicides/pesticides than needed; employ conservation practices; learn where their water drains. #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q1 Educate ourself on best management practices practical 4 raising yr crop but dnt giv it unnecessary regs driven by emotions #agchat
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NWKSGMD4:
Q1 Could do annual water quality tests to spot trends early. #agchat
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kjh_786:
Q1 I also use narrow row planting to reduce the need for full rate crop protection and rely on canopy shade to control weeds #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
q1. buffer strips are also a common practice in some areas too... can be helpful around waterways
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ezweber:
Q1 encourage manure application more than one time per year. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q1 Upgrade household septic systems even if the law hasn't yet forced you to. #agchat
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agchat:
Keep the good convo flowing; a couple more minutes of #farm practices to help water quality for Q1... #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 Strategize manure spreading so you're not piling up on a bunch of snow; employ diff application steps for liquid vs. solid waste. #agchat
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kkult:
Q1 There is a lot of interest being generated in cover crops in IA, EQIP incentive payments upto $60/acre #agchat
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earlymilking:
Q1 We use nutrient management plans that help large livestock farmers plan out the safest way to use their manure #agchat
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RT @JeffFowle: Q1 We have TMDLs, Ranch Mgt Plans, Grazing waivers, ITPs, spray permits & monthly well monitoring. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods:
Q1 manure management on small ops is often neglected around here, combination of ignorance, cost & just too much for the land area #agchat
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agchat:
RT @kkult: Q1 There is a lot of interest being generated in cover crops in IA, EQIP incentive payments upto $60/acre #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 Manage manure application rate, esp liquid, to minimize runoff potential. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
@agchick Q1, placement right. It is important whether a farmer w/ nutrients or the plumber with the pipe. Nice to see your humor. #agchat
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kjh_786:
Ditto RT @earlymilking: Q1 We use nutrient management plans that help livestock farmers plan out the safest way to use their manure #agchat
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zumi1977:
Q1@iTWEETMEAT Didn't wildlife meander through creeks for centuries so why fence them off now? Seems extreme. #agchat
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LPELC:
Q1 We send annual reports to local resource district to account for nutrient and water use on our farm
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yourlocalfoods:
@agchat Q1 we also have huge equine manure piece, high #'s in stalls on smaller acreages w/ a couple of riding rings. #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @agchat: Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT agchat Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat
AgriBlogger: Q1 Follow label directions for products and look into new technologies for inputs like fertilizer. #agchat
earlymilking: Q1 Farmers need to consider the surroundings when using fertilizers and chemicals, they can be great for crops but can harm nature #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q1 Fence off waterways, creeks, etc. in pastures with designated livestock crossing points. #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Q1 A lot of farmers do conservation tillage. Having crop residue in the field can help protect water. #agchat
jenreesources: Q1: Proper irrigation scheduling so we don't leach nutrients. Erosion control measures also important. #agchat
Porkchop1950: I believe in regards to Q1 that all need to realize that water always runs down hill and you can finish the rest of that story. #agchat
yourlocalfoods: Q1 manure management on small ops is often neglected around here, combination of ignorance, cost & just too much for the land area #agchat
Sean_OHanlon: Q1 But how do you contain runoff and leaching? #agchat
watershedpost: RT @agchat Q1 via WillRogersToday: What can/should farmers do to protect quality of surface and ground water? #agchat
