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U.S., Russians Sharing No-Till Knowledge

May 10, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

In spite of occasional criticism from purists, the U.S. is still often seen as a leader in no-tilling, as evidenced by several dryland farmers from Russia who toured the U.S. earlier this year to witness how sustainable agriculture is being practiced in drought-affected regions.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Putting Worldly No-Till Knowledge To Work

After 20-plus years of research, consulting and no-till enthusiasm, ‘No-Till Bill’ has purchased a farm and is taking his own advice.

By Bill Crabtree and Martha Mintz posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After years of helping countless farmers make a lot of money, I finally decided to try and make a go of it myself. In 2007 I bought 7,000 acres of farmable ground in northeast Morawa, Australia, and am now officially a no-till farmer and consultant.

Online Tool Will Help Map Water Use, Drought

February 20, 2012 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: USDA

Farmers and water managers may soon have an online tool to help them assess drought and irrigation impacts on water use and crop development, thanks to the work of two USDA scientists.

Questions Continue About Drought-Tolerant Corn

January 4, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: Reuters

Trials begin this spring for drought-tolerant corn varieties from Monsanto that were approved recently by the USDA, although some experts are skeptical of the technology's potential benefits.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

5 Factors Help No-Tiller Come Out Ahead

Watching weather conditions at critical growing points, and annual soil testing, has helped Doug Goehring succeed at no-till.

By Doug Goehring posted on December 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Sometimes it's not the hybrid, it’s the farmer or subtle weather conditions that are the reason yields weren’t the best that they could be. Too many times, I see producers abandon a perfectly good hybrid or variety without understanding why it performed the way it did that season.

Drought Simulators Put Crops To The Test

August 29, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Futurity.org, University of Missouri

Researchers at the University of Missouri have constructed two drought simulators to take a closer look at the effects of water deficiency on crops.

Water-Sipping Corn Hybrids Ready To Make A Splash

Water-optimizing hybrids hitting the market, and soon-to-come traits, may stabilize or even boost yields during periods of water stress.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

They may not be cactuses. But water-optimizing corn hybrids coming to the market could help growers retain or even boost yields when water is in short supply.

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Plant Enduring Drought Without Biomass Loss

March 1, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Purdue University researchers have found a genetic mutation that allows a plant to better endure drought without losing biomass. The discovery could reduce the amount of water required for growing plants and help plants survive and thrive in adverse conditions.

Strip-Till Shorts, July 30, 2010

July 30, 2010 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment, Water Management

Source: RTK Leads The Way

RTK makes strip-tilling work well, strip-till shines during drought and deep banding phosphate and potash cane work if managed properly.

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Soil and Water Conservation Society Chooses Gulliford As New Director

January 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Crop Protection, Water Management

Long time conservationist Jim Gulliford — a top official with the Environmental Protection Agency from 2001 to 2008 — is the new executive director of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS).

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