Issue: Increased precipitation in winter and spring may overwhelm farm field subsurface tile drainage, increase erosion, causing sedimentation and pollutants to enter the local watershed, and cause nutrient loss in fields. (Purdue, 2018)
A sustainable solution: Implementing in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices can reduce nutrient losses and assist with drainage issues. (Purdue, 2018)
Cover crops, crop rotation, prairie strips and saturated buffers are just some conservation practices that can help with filtering and absorbing excess water, decreasing erosion, improving soil health and even provide pollinator and wildlife habitat.