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Writing Is On the Wall

By John Dobberstein posted on November 25, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

The latest round of taxpayer funds aimed at the declining Ogallala Aquifer shows why no-tilling, cover crops, precision irrigation and prescription grazing will be extremely important tools for farmers in the years ahead.

More Peril for the Ogallala Aquifer

By John Dobberstein posted on August 26, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

More bad news emerged this week for the Ogallala aquifer, as a new study found uranium contamination was present in hundreds of wells throughout the Great Plains.

No-Till Saves Residue and Moisture, Opens Doors for Texas Farm

By Jim Steiert posted on March 26, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Davy and Andy Carthel say no-till adoption is reducing wind erosion and saving them as much as $11 an acre per inch of conserved soil moisture, as the future of the Ogallala aquifer becomes more tenuous.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Bad News About Ogallala Aquifer Highlights the Need for Modern Irrigation, No-Till Practices

By John Dobberstein posted on February 12, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

A new report is out about water storage in the Ogllala aquifer, and this news isn't good. This reinforces the need for more widespread adoption of no-till practices and modern, precise irrigation technology.

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