date:May 17, 2012
her fair share. But, so have farmers. This year's early start to spring has helped, McGrath says, but the way farmers have used their time this spring has worsened the erosion potential.
We've done more tillage this year than any year I can remember. When we do any kinds of tillage on these highly erodible soils, it's going to loosen that soil up and it's going to make it susceptible to erosion, McGrath says.
Adds ISU agronomist and Iowa Water Center director Rick Cruse: The opportunity for