No-till soil and water issues
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The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference is Iowa's premier crop production education event. No other program in Iowa brings together the diverse range of topics, slate of expert presenters and results of the latest University research.
The ICM Conference offers workshops focusing on the latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop production and pest management.
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Many of the cultural practices used in crop production have huge effects on the soil, its structure and its biological life. Corrective crop management practices have focused primarily on the obvious “above ground” symptoms and problems. Research, however, has discovered that what appear to be subtle differences below the soil surface may have profound effects on productivity and sustainability. Producers must manage their tillage systems, crops, residues, and drainage systems to build healthier soils with improved structure to better manage their water resources. Improving soil structure and biological activity while maintaining residue cover will reduce runoff, erosion, evaporative losses, and the related environmental impacts.