An Iowa watchdog group says the EPA has stalled, or even scuttled, a nitrate review tied to health risks in drinking water.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - End-of-season cornstalk nitrate tests conducted over a series of years can help corn growers better manage nitrogen by showing whether soil nitrogen applied during the season ...

The dry conditions of summer 2020 has produced an abundance of high nitrate forages. These hays, crop residues (stover) and even weeds with high nitrates leave many producers utilizing Extension and ...

Producers should consult with their extension agent or agronomist to select the best options for their cropping system.

Test baled cornstalks for nitrate levels and feed them to cattle with caution, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. MU Extension agronomists across the state report ...

This little black box could change how we study one of the world's biggest water quality issues. Scientists have created this new nitrate test kit. The dull black plastic of the device on Joshua ...

Groundwater contamination from agricultural practices and decreased water levels across the Central Valley have affected disadvantaged communities for decades, with at least 100,000 domestic well ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to test the nitrate levels in their forages. High nitrate levels in hay and forage can pose serious health risks to ...

Private well owners across Southeastern Minnesota can get their water tested for free at county fairs this summer.

The dull black plastic of the device on Joshua Pearce's desk belies its usefulness. Pearce picks up the box, which has a switch on the side and a small opening on top. A handful of vials sit in a bag ...