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Project Mission Statement
The Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Project works with landowners to demonstrate the benefits of nutrient reduction practices on acres planted in seed corn and other crops. This project uses conservation practices, field trials, demonstrations, and education to support landowner conservation efforts in lower Wolf Creek, Rock Creek, and Pratt Creek.
Phase I of the project hit some great goals! Years 2014, 2015, and 2016 make up Phase I of the Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project.
In Phase I the project accomplished:
- 2 saturated buffers
- 7000 acres of cover crops
- 2800 acres of no till
- 930 acres of strip till
- 580 acres of mulch/minimum till
- 2200 acres of moving fall apply N to spring apply N
- 80 acres of N side-dress
- 1800 acres of N Inhibitor
- 850 acres of phosphorus applied based on soil test
- 280 acres of phosphorus band applied
This doesn't include the thousands of acres of practices completed by the producer or other programs!
Phase I of the project hit some great goals! Years 2014, 2015, and 2016 make up Phase I of the Benton/Tama Nutrient Reduction Demonstration Project.
In Phase I the project accomplished:
- 2 saturated buffers
- 7000 acres of cover crops
- 2800 acres of no till
- 930 acres of strip till
- 580 acres of mulch/minimum till
- 2200 acres of moving fall apply N to spring apply N
- 80 acres of N side-dress
- 1800 acres of N Inhibitor
- 850 acres of phosphorus applied based on soil test
- 280 acres of phosphorus band applied
This doesn't include the thousands of acres of practices completed by the producer or other programs!
This cereal rye cover crop was terminated 5 weeks before this photo was taken, and soybeans were no-till planted into it. The 3+ foot tall rye has provided soil cover and prevented weed infestations in this field all spring.
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For more information, contact the
Benton & Tama County NRCS field offices:
Benton SWCD Tama SWCD
1705 West D St 102 Hwy 30
Vinton, IA 52349 Toledo, IA 52342
319-472-2161 641-484-2702
1705 West D St 102 Hwy 30
Vinton, IA 52349 Toledo, IA 52342
319-472-2161 641-484-2702