Soil Salinity: The Biggest Problem Growing in Your Fields

About this episode

This episode discusses the re-emergence of soil salinity as a significant issue in agriculture, particularly in South Dakota, and sets the stage for future solutions.

People in this episode

Host: Buz Kloot

Guest: Shane Jordan

Topics covered

• soil salinity
• water cycle
• agriculture management
• conservation
• environmental issues

Keywords

• salinity
• water table
• capillary rise
• tillage
• crop loss
• evaporation
• soil health

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Dakota

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