WRC newcomer Maggie Karschina moves projects ahead despite Covid hurdles
Maggie Karschnia joined the Water Resources Center and Minnesota Sea Grant as an Extension Educator August 2021. Starting a new job mid-pandemic had some unique challenges. Minnegram asked Karschnia her new work experiences and projects fared with the COVID backdrop.
Can variable rate irrigation combat groundwater issues in Minnesota?
More than 25% of groundwater in the state of Minnesota is pumped for irrigating agricultural crops. This makes irrigation the second-largest user of groundwater in the state (Freshwater Society, 2013).
Climate Adaptation Awards showcase Minnesota stories
The Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) celebrated achievements in leadership, education, research, policies and practices in a virtual awards ceremony January 31, 2022. The awards recognize work that improves resilience or climate justice through the development, advancement or implementation of climate adaptation strategies.
'Let’s talk crops!' focuses on soil fertility adjustments for 2022
Extension Water Resources team member Brad Carlson is quoted.
Soil testing and following research can help farmers save on nitrogen fertilizer
Brad Carlson, University of Minnesota Extension educator, water resources, talked about fertilizer management during the virtual “Strategic Farming 2022: Let's talk crop fertility adjustments,” held online Wed., Jan. 5.