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Budding flower business benefits from drip irrigation

Drip irrigation helped a growing cut-flower farm boost production while cutting water use, improving plant health, and easing labor demands.

Drainage water recycling systems improve corn yields

Drainage water recycling boosts corn yields, reduces variability, and protects water quality by reusing nutrients efficiently.

FDA finalizes the preharvest water rule: What does it mean for produce growers?

Understand how the new FDA preharvest water rule shifts compliance steps and deadlines for produce growers.

Flooded wells may be contaminated; use shock chlorination to disinfect water

COLUMBIA, Mo. - When large amounts of rain fall over a short period of time, private wells may be flooded by rising rivers or runoff. "Wells could be contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites that can make you ill," said Bob Broz, an MU Extension water quality specialist.

MU drainage system increases yields, reduces nutrient runoff

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri agronomists found corn and soybean yields increase by 20 percent or more when they use drainage control systems, said Kelly Nelson, MU Extension agronomist at the Greenley Research Center, Novelty.