St. Croix County committee hears groundwater update; staff propose multi-year nitrate plan County staff presented new groundwater monitoring and nitrate-screening data showing persistent nitrate issues in central St. Croix County and proposed a multi‑year, USDA‑funded program of best‑management practice contracts; committee members urged seeking funding and sharing results with the full board.

St. Croix County officials revealed alarming groundwater nitrate levels and proposed a comprehensive plan to tackle the issue—could this be the solution we need?

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UC trial results show almond‑shell and other fine high‑carbon amendments can cut winter nitrate leaching in many trials Field trials presented by UC researchers showed finely ground almond shells (5 t/acre) and similar high‑carbon amendments reduced winter nitrate leaching in several trials (averaging ~47 lb/acre reduction across seven trials; in some years reductions exceeded 100 lb/acre), though effectiveness varied with rainfall and timing.

UC researchers reveal that finely ground almond shells can significantly reduce winter nitrate leaching, with some trials showing over 100 lb N/acre less!

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Nebraska NRDs describe phased nitrate controls, monitoring network and a producer app to reduce fertilizer inputs The Nebraska Association of Resource Districts told the task force that a phased, locally implemented nitrate management program (education, mandatory testing and management plans) and expanded groundwater monitoring can slow nitrate increases. Speakers described producer outreach, voluntary changes to fertilizer timing and a new Producer Connect

Nebraska is pioneering a phased strategy to combat rising nitrate levels in groundwater, pairing education with innovative tech to safeguard public health and improve agricultural practices.

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Researchers and growers urge restoration of cover‑crop nitrogen scavenging credits to protect groundwater Scientists, USDA researchers and farmers told the expert panel that winter non‑legume cover crops can substantially reduce nitrate leaching and that credits in the A–R accounting system help drive adoption, research and water‑quality benefits.

Winter non-legume cover crops could slash nitrate leaching by up to 75%, offering a game-changing solution for groundwater protection.

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