Farming is a business that cannot avoid weather risks. A significant challenge farmers face is dealing with excessive water, especially flooded and saturated soil. The impact of excess water on crop growth and yield is influenced by crop type, soil characteristics, duration of excess water or flooding, initial soil water and nitrogen status of the soil before flooding, crop stage, soil and air temperature, and other factors.
Flooded fields affect crops
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Maintaining or adding proper conservation drainage systems, such as grassed waterways, tile drainage and retention ponds can help manage excess water and prevent prolonged flooding or soil saturation.
Practices like no-till or minimum tillage, use of cover crops, or adding perennials in the crop rotation can help improve soil structure, reduce compaction and enhance water infiltration.
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