Farming prairie potholes (and other wet areas)

Licht, Mark

Farming prairie potholes (and other wet areas)

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2017-06-16

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Licht, Mark

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Licht, Mark

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Agronomy

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Abstract

Farming in the Des Moines Lobe often means growing corn and soybeans in prairie potholes. Similarly, other areas of the state deal with low-lying areas that have some of the same problems as prairie potholes: higher cost of production due to more frequent replantings, lower yield potential and, consequently, lower profitability. With tight profit margins this year and last, consider a more economical and environmental use for those areas.

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This article is published as Licht, M. 2017. Farming prairie potholes (and other wet areas). Wallaces Farmer, Farm Progress, Chicago, IL. Posted with permission.