Find out what really happens to different management systems when heavy rain hits. In this talk, Bailey Tangen, from the University of Minnesota, will share what she and her collaborators found when they compared tillage and cover crop systems in research plots and long-term on-farm sites in Minnesota, measuring soil moisture and aggregates before and after real rainfall events. While overall water capture was often similar, management systems differed in how their soil structure responded to rain. They analyzed pore structure and soil health indicators to further reveal how these systems differ in soil function. These results provide a clearer picture of how different practices influence soil performance under intense rainfall. This webinar was originally broadcast on March 18th, 2026.
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