Assessing Nutrient and Carbon Responses to Agricultural Conservation Practices in Two Midwest Watersheds

Summary

This report assesses the environmental impacts of intensive agriculture in the U.S. Midwest, focusing on nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. Using the SWAT-C model, the study evaluated the effectiveness of no-till farming and stover removal with cover crops in two watersheds, providing quantitative data on their effects on soil carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended solids. The research findings are completed and offer insights into optimizing agricultural conservation practices for sustainability.

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