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Genomics Research Helps Develop High-Yielding, Drought-Tolerant Chickpeas

May 12, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

In an effort to quickly develop new lines of chickpeas that yield well in dry conditions, researchers in India are using genetic markers to speed up the breeding process, says the Crop Science Society of America.

Strips of field peas and chick peas side-by-side win April.

Research Examines Water Balance of Field Peas, Chickpeas and Soybeans vs Fallow

By Strahinja Stepanovic posted on February 25, 2019 | Posted in Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln / CropWatch

Intensification of crop rotations often leads to less water being available to the subsequent crop in the rotation, often causing lower crop yield and reduced profit. New research compares likely impact of three crops on the following season, compared to a fallow rotation.

Checking Legumes for Nodulation

June 26, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: North Dakota State University

Legume species-specific bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with the legume roots. The resulting nodules contain the bacteria. These bacteria can biologically fix nitrogen (N) from the air, making it available to the plant.

NDSU Extension Releases Pulse Crop Insect Diagnostic Series

March 20, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NDSU Extension

This is an integrated pest management tool for managing major insect pests of pulse crops.

Weed Control Report from Washington State University Now Available

January 25, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University Extension

The 2016 Washington State University Weed Control Report, summarizing results from field studies conducted in winter wheat, spring wheat, chemical fallow, grasslands, alfalfa, chickpeas, and dry pea, is now available.

No-Till Notes

Building a More Successful No-Till Rotation

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.

By Mark Watson posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

The key is constructing a rotation that fully utilizes available moisture and produces enough residue for the whole no-till system to succeed, says No-Till Notes columnist Mark Watson.

Managing the Cattle and Cover Crop Portfolio

Max Martin is seeing improved forage optimization, healthier cattle and more robust soils on his Texas ranch after shifting to a no-till, cover-crop system.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 9, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Water Management

Max Martin is seeing improved forage optimization, healthier cattle and more robust soils on his Texas ranch after shifting to a no-till, cover-crop system.

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