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Soybean Crops Found to Contribute to Nitrate Levels in Iowa's Waterways

Soybean Crops Found to Contribute to Nitrate Levels in Iowa's Waterways

Update: 2016-11-03
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Dr. Chris Jones, IIHR Research Engineer, discusses his recent research which found that soybean crops contribute more to the nutrient pollution in Iowa's waterways than previously thought. He explores more specifically the ways in which soybeans cause an increase in nitrates found in water, and outlines possible solutions to the problem.
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Soybean Crops Found to Contribute to Nitrate Levels in Iowa's Waterways

Soybean Crops Found to Contribute to Nitrate Levels in Iowa's Waterways

Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research