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Nitrate Accumulation

 
Nitrate is the form of nitrogen that plant roots take up from the soil. It’s transported to the leaves where it is eventually converted into protein. However, when plants are stressed or injured, such as by a hail storm, this process can be interrupted and excess nitrates accumulate. We asked Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre why this nitrate accumulation is a concern.
 
Interview with Barry Yaremcio (2:33 minutes) (1.17 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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Often our darkest days produce the brightest sparks. That was the case 75 years ago, when farmers who had survived the depression, dust bowl, and war brought their can-do attitude to a new endeavor. It started with a single farm-owned radio station. Steve White takes us inside the story of KRVN and why it still matters today.