Subsurface drainage has increased dramatically in eastern South Dakota over the last several years. The goal of this research is to demonstrate the utility of using saturated buffers as a conservation drainage practice to remove nitrate from tile drain water. Data collected from the site will be used to evaluate the performance of a saturated buffer, track installation costs and estimate the cost per pound of nitrate removed. We expect the project will lead to improved recommendations for conservation drainage practices in South Dakota that maximizes the economic benefits of drainage and minimizes the potential negative environmental impacts. Producers will be able to evaluate which conservation...
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