Minnegram

Irrigating for quality crops while conserving water requires technology and the knowledge that powers it.

The speed with which water drains through sandy soils makes watering crops in a sand plain both an agronomic necessity and a conservation challenge.

Stormwater runoff from our communities’ streets, driveways, parking lots, and rooftops can degrade the quality of our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and sometimes, shallow groundwater resources. Urban, suburban, and agricultural stormwater runoff carries pollutants such as nutrients, pathogens, and sediment. When the amount (volume) and speed (rate) of runoff increases, such as during and after storms, outcomes can include localized and downstream flooding.

No matter where you live on Earth, water connects you to all living beings: those who came before, those who reside on the planet now, and those who are yet to come. The water that you drink for nourishment has been here for billions of years. It has kissed the ocean and the sky, traveled across faraway lands, and seen a diverse array of people before reaching you.

by Zac Aanerud
Corn, a staple crop in Minnesota, plays a crucial role in the state's economy and the lives of its residents. However, achieving profitability while maintaining environmental responsibility can be a challenge, especially when it comes to nitrogen (N) usage. 

The Minnesota Water Resources Conference planning committee announces topics of three keynote sessions: Minnesota's drinking water sustainability, threats and the future, The Mighty Mississippi River and Water Circularity.