American Farm Bureau Federation
A new report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Hypoxia Task Force demonstrates that the work of farmers and ranchers to reduce nutrient losses in the Mississippi River watershed is paying off. The report reveals that the 12 participating states have met interim nitrogen-reduction goals two years ahead of schedule and are also making considerable progress in reducing phosphorus losses.
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