Water Quality and Agricultural Practices

The video discusses the impact of farming and ranching on water quality, highlighting the Toledo water crisis caused by algal blooms due to nutrient runoff. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between farmers and water utilities to protect water supplies. The video also showcases successful conservation efforts and the role of the Farm Bill in promoting sustainable practices.

What is one of the main challenges when it rains on farmlands?

• Increased crop growth

• Flooding of fields

• Runoff of chemicals into water bodies

• Improved soil quality

What caused the water crisis in Toledo, Ohio in 2014?

• A drought

• A harmful algal bloom

• A chemical spill

• A broken water main

What nutrient is primarily responsible for promoting algal blooms?

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

• Nitrogen

What is a significant factor contributing to the rise of harmful algal blooms?

• Warming water temperatures

• Increased fish populations

• Decreased agricultural activity

• Reduced urban development

What is one of the challenges faced by water treatment operators?

• Increased fish populations

• Excessive rainfall

• Managing microcystin

• Lack of water supply

What is a key focus of the Farm Bill in relation to water quality?

• Promoting urban development

• Reducing farm subsidies

• Protecting sources of drinking water

• Increasing crop yields

Which organization is primarily involved in implementing conservation practices on agricultural land?

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• Department of Energy

• Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Environmental Protection Agency

What is a benefit of the collaboration between farmers and water utilities?

• Increased urban development

• Higher crop prices

• Reduced agricultural land

• Improved water quality

What was the financial contribution of the NRCS to the project in Northwest Arkansas?

• $2 million

• $4.3 million

• $8.6 million

• $6 million

What is the role of the Iowa Soybean Association in Cedar Rapids?

• Increasing soybean production

• Adopting practices to reduce nutrient pollution

• Promoting urban development

• Building new water treatment plants