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While growers constantly monitor their water use, they generally stop tracking it once it hits the soil.
Although U.S. corn and soybean varieties have become increasingly heat and drought resistant to adapt to a changing climate, the focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns, a University of Illinois study shows.
The focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns.
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it-icon CURRENT ISSUE DIGITAL EDITION COVER STORY Navigating the 2023 Farm Bill Irrigation infrastructure is critical infrastructure and should be treated as such, according to...
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The farm bill is an omnibus, multiyear bill that supports vital programs in agriculture and social welfare in America.
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As the growing season unfolds, periodic drive-by center pivot checks become invaluable, especially when crops are still in the early stages.
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In this article, we will explore how innovations are transforming the way growers manage their water, reduce costs and optimize crop yields.
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Variable rate irrigation systems can improve water management because water can be applied in the right amount at the right location.
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While a chatbot that uses others’ writing to build responses is novel, we wondered what it might think about being used in irrigation.
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The map was developed in conjunction with Oregon State University’s Prism Climate Group and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
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The State Water Resources Control Board released its proposed regulatory text for Making Conservation a California Way of Life on Aug. 18.