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Nitrate in Nebraska UNL Water

Nitrate contamination in the groundwater impacts nearly 33,000 Nebraskans’ drinking water, far more than arsenic or uranium, according to the 2018 Nebraska Public Water Supply Program Summary Report.Nitrate ends up in the groundwater a number of ways, … See more

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Water and Health Resources UNL Water

WEBWater and Health Resources. Water Climate and Health Program Website. Message from the Director, Dr. Jesse Bell. Sign up for the newsletter. Water and Health Education …

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Nitrate in Drinking Water UNL Water

WEBHistorical and current water quality monitoring shows that nitrate is present in groundwater throughout much of Nebraska. It is when results are at or above the …

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Water Quality UNL Water

WEBContaminants such as gases, minerals, bacteria, metals, and other chemicals suspended or dissolved in drinking water can affect your health and influence the quality of your water. …

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Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups

WEBField losses to excess nitrogen and irrigation applications averaged over $50/ac annually. Nebraska communities are spending $60 to over $600 per person …

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Beneficial Fungi and Tree Health UNL Water

WEBTree health is often a reflection root health. Good practices to improve root health include properly applied organic mulch, good water management to avoid …

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Iron and manganese in water UNL Water

WEBIron or manganese bacteria is a common problem when there are elevated levels of iron or manganese in water. These bacteria, unlike other bacteria such as e-coli …

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How can animal manure help my soils be healthier and more …

WEBAnimal manure can enhance soil biological activity, favoring nutrient cycling and availability for crops and generating the “glue” critical to stable soil aggregates. …

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Importance of Wetlands UNL Water

WEBWetlands are important to fish and wildlife populations and that roughly 96 percent of commercially important species of fish are wetlands-dependent. A 1989 study by the …

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Soil quality impacts of agricultural and municipal biosolids

WEBSoil health management refers to the preservation and improvement in soil physical, chemical, and biological properties to maximize the productive capacity of soil. Cover …

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Biological benefits of manure application on agricultural soils

WEBSoil quality has been traditionally described in terms of chemical and physical properties; however, soil organisms play an important role in soil health. Some studies suggest that …

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Manure Improves Soil Health and Provides Yield Stability and

WEBThis increase in soil enzymes indicates a positive effect on soil health due to manure application. Yield Stability and Reliability. In the Knorr-Holden plot, there was a decline …

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Total Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water UNL Water

WEBTotal coliform bacteria are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and the only way it can be detected in drinking water is through submitting a sample for laboratory …

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The Soil Health Exchange: Terrace Effects on Soil Fertility and Yield

WEBThe Soil Health Exchange team shares insights and potential solutions for a southwest Nebraska farmer who has observed a significant yield decline in a field after …

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The connection between soil organic matter and soil water

WEBClay surfaces covered with organic material grow like snowballs, and soil aggregates are formed. Soil aggregates are critical for holding water in the soil for two …

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Why Manage Livestock Manure to Protect Environmental Quality

WEBProper utilization of livestock manure is a major environmental concern. Nitrogen can leach to the groundwater and P can run off and contaminate our streams and lakes. By …

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The Five Things Every Livestock Farmer Should Know About …

WEBHere are five facts about biosecurity that every livestock farmer should know. Fact #1. If it moves, it can carry diseases. For this reason, biosecurity plans and actions need to …

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Functions of Wetlands UNL Water

WEBWetlands serve many functions and values that often go unnoticed. They are particularly valuable components of the ecosystem. Much of this stems from their habitat for fish and …

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Antibiotic use on food animals and its effect on antimicrobial

WEBMost people alive today have never known a world without antibiotics. Antibiotics became widely used to treat bacterial infections in the 1930s and ‘40s, and …

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