Check terraces now for needed repairs and maintenance
The weeks between harvest and when snow falls can be a good time to evaluate and perform maintenance on terraces. Over 9 million acres of land in Kansas is protected by more than 290,000 miles of terraces. Terraces must have adequate capacity, ridge height, and channel width to effectively control erosion. Terraces need regular maintenance to function for a long life.
New K-State Extension Publication: Cover Crops for Protecting Water Quality
Cover crops can play an important role in conservation systems, but their water quality benefits depend on field conditions and management decisions. A new K-State Extension publication helps producers assess water quality risks and how cover crops may fit into an overall conservation and nutrient management strategy.