Items Tagged with 'dryland farming'

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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.

No-Till Notes

No-Till Key to Preserving Water for Future Generations

By Mark Watson posted on August 10, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Eliminating tillage will be necessary to reduce evaporation, make irrigation more efficient and preserve the Ogalla aquifer’s dwindling resources.

No-Till Notes

10 Tips for Successful No-Till Production: No. 1

By Mark Watson posted on March 24, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Water Management

Tip#1: A mix of warm-season and cool-season crops that produce lots of residue are keys to making no-tilling work in a semi-arid environment.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

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.

Cover Crop Research To Target Dryland Farms

July 8, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

The Southwestern Colorado Research Center has received a $249,269 grant to study how using cover crops can improve soil health for dryland farmers.

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