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U.S. Drought Covers Widest Area Since 1956

July 16, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Associated Press

The drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956, according to new data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Illinois Drought Update: Corn Is Critical, Soybeans Hanging On

July 14, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois

Thereâ€™s little good news on the drought front, with the corn and soybean good-to-excellent ratings now at 19% and 20%, respectively, in Illinois, and more than 90% of soils rated as short or very short on moisture.

Drought Spreads Across Some U.S. Regions

June 28, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By Richard Heim, National Climatic Data Center, NOAA, U.S. Department of Agriculture

During the June 28-July 2, 2012 time period, a high pressure ridge is forecast to dominate the central and eastern United States.

Hot, Dry Weather Could Complicate Weed Control

June 26, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection, Water Management

Source: Mark Loux, Ohio State University Extension weed specialist

While the extended periods of hot, dry weather Ohio has experienced in recent weeks may mean that weeds aren't growing as fast as they would in more moist conditions, the weather can still have an adverse effect on weed management for growers, an Ohio State University Extension expert said.

Soybean Response To Drought Conditions

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: By Andy Lenssen, Soybean Systems Agronomist, Iowa State University

Soybean is susceptible to yield loss from water deficit, drought stress, at two key developmental stages, germination and reproduction-seed development.

El Nina Pattern Likely Over In U.S.

May 29, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Drovers CattleNetwork, Reuters, National Weather Service

The National Weather Service says that the 2-year La Nina weather phenomenon is over.

Cover Crops Power No-Till Payoff

From conservation to higher yields to reduced fertilizer and herbicide use, cover crops brought an immediate payback for Jacob Farms.

By Mark Parker posted on May 12, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Last summer, when high temperatures in south-central Kansas spiraled above 100 F for several weeks, the benefits of cover crops never seemed so real for no-tillers like Ryan Speer.

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 No-Till Farming 101, 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.

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