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Conservation Farming Improves Water Use, Yield

July 4, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Water Management

South Africa’s water scarcity — and the need to import well over 1 million tons of wheat annually — mean that the country’s winter wheat growers increasingly have to optimize their water-use efficiencies. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Vegetative Growth Stage Irrigation: is it Needed This Year?

June 23, 2020 | Posted in Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

University of Nebraska Extension discusses how much irrigation water will the corn need during the vegetative growth stage to produce optimal yields.

Unique Water, Energy Audit Helps Growers Become More Efficient

September 28, 2017 | Posted in Equipment, Water Management

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

Oklahoma producer Merlin Schantz is interested in conserving water and energy as well as being a good steward of the land and resources, and that's one reason he and other farmers have agreed to participate in a unique program that looks at both the water and energy consumption related to irrigation, says Oklahoma State University Extension.

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Bright Spot for the Ogallala Aquifer

By John Dobberstein posted on July 27, 2017 | Posted in Water Management

Some progress is being made in Kansas on reducing the drastic decline of this important aquatic resource. Find out how farmers moved the needle.

Value of Using Sensors to Manage Irrigation

June 21, 2017 | Posted in Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

One of the main benefits of using sensors to better manage irrigation is the reduced costs of pumping, as sensor users estimate water savings of 2 inches per acre, says University of Nebraska Extension.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Could You Survive a Pumping Decline?

By John Dobberstein posted on February 22, 2017 | Posted in Water Management

If you’re irrigating a significant amount of acreage, how would your farm do if water use was mandated to be cut by 20%? It’s being seriously talked about.

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.

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Ogallala Aquifer Study Vitally Important

By John Dobberstein posted on May 25, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

The problems surrounding the Ogallala aquifer in the Great Plains, and the threat to its sustainability for future generations of farmers, are well documented, as the world’s largest freshwater aquifer has declined by some 38 million acre-feet in the last several decades.

No-Till Notes

Keys To Conserving More Water, Part 2

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

A systems approach that includes a diverse crop rotation and a forage crop can no-tillers improve soil health and use irrigation water more efficiently.

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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