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Drought Conditions In U.S. Improving After Snow

March 13, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Bloomberg

Conditions in the U.S., the biggest wheat exporter, are improving after snowstorms increased soil moisture following the worst drought since the 1930s Dust Bowl, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USDA Designates 597 Counties In 2013 As Disaster Areas Due To Drought

January 15, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: USDA, American Soybean Association

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heat, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans.

Slow Snowpack Development for much of the Western U.S.

December 28, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: USDA

An unusually warm, dry January slowed snowpack accumulation in much of the West

USDA Cover Crop Guidelines Updated

December 28, 2012

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated termination and insurance guidelines for farmers using cover crops

Drought Can Create Conservation Plan Compliance Issues

October 25, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: USDA's NRCS

The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds producers to work with the local NRCS office to remain in compliance with their current conservation plan on highly erodible land.

Roots Of Modern Strip-Till Found In 50-Year-Old Research

By Dan Zinkand posted on May 30, 2012 | Posted in Equipment

The images of the machinery being tested by the University of Missouri and USDA more than 50 years ago don't resemble what strip-tillers are using today for corn, soybeans and other crops.

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