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Bulletin E3536
Controlled Drainage Beyond Flat Fields

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August 28, 2025 - Ehsan Ghane<ghane@msu.edu>, Michigan State University

Controlled drainage has long been recommended for relatively flat fields, but new research from Michigan State University is challenging that recommendation. A recent paired-field study evaluated controlled drainage on a field where only 6.6% of the field was under water management and found a surprising 48% reduction in nitrate load.

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