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Spotting Water Stress from the Sky

April 22, 2021

Work being done by a European company’s Earth observation program could unveil insights on how evapotranspiration can be more accurately measured and the data used to help farm management.

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Pair That Wheat Technology with No-Till

By John Dobberstein posted on June 21, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have shared interesting results about wheat varieties and their ability to use stored soil water. What can you do to improve soil water storage and availability, outside of just buying the right variety? You guessed it.

Potassium: The Overlooked Nutrient in Crop Production

March 20, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Understanding potassium’s role as an essential plant nutrient is critical to alleviating some emerging crop production issues.

Using High-Tech Tools to Make Every Drop of Water Count

November 30, 2016 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Washington State University Extension

Researchers at Washington State University Extension are working on educational initiatives and 'smart technology to help farmers get the most of water in the dryland areas of Washington.

Strategies for Protecting Pollinators in Sunflowers

August 12, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Anyone who has ever walked through a field of flowering sunflowers will immediately recognize their popularity with honey bees.

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