MCGA Comments on Proposed Wetland Conservation Act Changes

Aug 14, 2024

This past legislative session, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) brought forward several technical and other changes to the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) statute. Given the complex nature of the underlying statute, changes over time and the overlapping set of regulations and laws impacting wetlands, drainage and public waters, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is utilizing the services of our general counsel at Gislason & Hunter to represent MCGA throughout the WCA rulemaking updates. BWSR has not yet proposed rule amendments but has begun the rulemaking process but asking for early input. On August 12, Gislason and Hunter submitted comments on behalf of MCGA.

As stated in our comments, new rules for the WCA statutory changes have the potential to simplify the WCA regulations for farmers and allow for easier compliance but only if implemented properly.

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Video: Dr. Emerson Nafziger: Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Corn

The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emerson Nafziger from the University of Illinois breaks down decades of nitrogen research. From the evolution of N rate guidelines to how soil health and hybrid genetics influence nitrogen use efficiency, this conversation unpacks the science behind smarter fertilization. Improving how we set nitrogen fertilizer rates for rainfed corn is a key focus. Discover why the MRTN model matters more than ever, and how shifting mindsets and better data can boost yields and environmental outcomes. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"The nitrogen that comes from soil mineralization is the first nitrogen the plant sees, and its role is underestimated."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Emerson Nafziger is Professor Emeritus of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with degrees in agronomy from Ohio State, Purdue, and Illinois. His research has focused on nitrogen rate strategies and crop productivity. He co-developed the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) model, which is widely used across the Midwest. His research spans N response trials, hybrid interactions, crop rotation effects, and yield stability.