Environmental Stewardship
Helping Michigan farmers steward water use, while being water recycle efficient
“Without water, there is no farm. Nobody cares about water more than the people growing our food.”
-Ted Pagano, MPSC
The Hydrological gain MPC provides to Michigan by reducing irrigation
(Image above) Sugar beet, Same Soil, Same Amount of Water. Image on the right was farmed with potash.
MPSC produces enough potassium for
- 3-4 Michigan Farming Families Every Hour
- 70-90 Michigan Farming Families Every Day
- 2,700 Michigan Farming Families Every Month
- Enough Potash for all of Michigan’s needs, and for its neighbors too.
A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PLANT HEALTH
“The Positive effect of potassium on the whole plant development results in better water economy of plants.” – Dr. P. Imas, Senior Agronomist
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Dryland Farming
Potash helps dryland farming; when irrigation would otherwise be considered necessary.
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Climate Change
Helping farmers adapt to climate change with higher yields during the dry season.
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Irrigation Water
Michigan utilizes 209 million gallons per day of irrigation water a day.
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Reducing Irrigation
MPSC provides to Michigan by reducing irrigation, improving dryland farming, and improving water use efficiency in all crops.
Potash Improves
Water Use
(Image above) Corn, Same Soil, Same Amount of Water.
Image on the right (-K) was farmed without potash.
“Potassium levels are a critical component to water management, allowing growers to get the most
efficient use of what water they have available for a specific crop.”
Dr. R. Miles, University of Missouri