[Link] Drought Conditions May Increase the Chances for Risky Levels of Nitrate in Forages
Time to be cautious about nitrate toxicity in forage crops, particularly small grain hay, weeds, and grasses! Nitrates can harm or even kill animals. …
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[Link] Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop
The plant may be able to provide fuel and food in places that previously haven’t been able to grow much.
[Link] How to build drought-resistant soil
Farmers can do better at getting moisture into the soil and keeping it there.
[Link] Create drought-resilient soil
Increase water infiltration, slow evaporation, and increase root depth and efficiency to improve your soil’s resilience to drought.
[Link] If Ranching Wants To Survive Drought And Other Climate Hassles, It’s Time To Show Soil Some Love
Efforts like regenerative agriculture can help farmers adapt to climate change — and make more money.
[Link] Corn Yields Are Up, But More Vulnerable to Drought Than Ever: Study
Corn yields have set records in five of the last seven years, which should mean promising days ahead for one of the country’s most important crops. …
