Nutrient management expert Matthew Helmers has researched how certain land use practices can have a “disproportionate impact” when it comes to nitrate pollution reduction. He says it all starts with focusing on a simple mantra: “always be growing.” (part of a series on nitrates, farming, and water)

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• LSP’s Rethink Nitrogen Campaign
• Other Episodes in LSP’s Rethink Nitrogen Podcast Series
• Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy
• LSP Blog: Rocket Surgery, Farming & Water
• Matthew Helmers Contact Information

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