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Subsurface Drainage Water Management

Authors: Greg Brenneman (Iowa State University) , Matthew J. Helmers (Iowa State University)

  • Subsurface Drainage Water Management

    Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

    Subsurface Drainage Water Management

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Abstract

Drainage water management, in the context of subsurface agricultural drainage, consists of managing outflow with a goal of reducing drainage volume. Because less water is leaving the system, a corresponding reduction in the amount nitrate-nitrogen can be expected, although concentrations tend to be similar when compared with conventional drainage. The objective of this work is to determine the impact of drainage water management on drainage outflow, water table depth, and crop yields.

Keywords: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, RFR A1071

How to Cite:

Brenneman, G. & Helmers, M. J., (2011) “Subsurface Drainage Water Management”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2010(1).

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Published on
2011-01-01

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