Tag: water management

[Link] Central Oregon farmers struggle in drought: ‘It’s like watching your children’s future blow away’

Cate Havstad-Casad, co-owner of Havstad-Casad Family Farms in Jefferson County, didn’t hold back last week while speaking on a Zoom call with state …

KindHarvest Team June 6, 2021

[Link] Contrasting long-term temperature trends reveal minor changes in projected potential evapotranspiration in the US Midwest

Warming in the US Midwest is believed to increase the water needed to grow crops. This study finds that, on the contrary, due to rising rainfall and m…

KindHarvest Team May 28, 2021

[Link] A Short Season? Managing Irrigated Pasture in a Drought Year

With the prospect of water reductions, we need to evaluate the resiliency of the forage species and varieties in our pastures. Some grasses are more d…

KindHarvest Team May 27, 2021

[Link] Removing tile water nutrients aims to improve nearby lakes

“We dedicated ourselves to doing what’s best for our soils and our crops 41 years ago,” Kavazanjian says. “All of our conservation and agronom…

KindHarvest Team May 26, 2021

[Link] 2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

In a year like 2021, where rainfall and groundwater sources are expected to be limited, Warren said many no-till or strip-till growers in the Panhandl…

KindHarvest Team May 18, 2021

[Link] As the West Faces a Drought Emergency, Some Ranchers are Restoring Grasslands to Build Water Reserves

In the face of ongoing drought, ranchers across the western United States are restoring their grasslands and water cycles. But will it be enough to su…

KindHarvest Team May 17, 2021

[Link] Drip irrigation shows promise for spinach growers

UC ANR research on drip irrigation shows potential to reduce downy mildew incidence while improving water quality and resource-use efficiency, contrib…

KindHarvest Team May 13, 2021

[Link] Irrigation efficiency is key for growers

Midsouth producers push irrigation efficiency in their operations.

KindHarvest Team May 8, 2021

[Link] Farmers save money with soil moisture sensors, other strategies

Arkansas producers take the guesswork out of irrigation and save both water and money.

KindHarvest Team May 7, 2021

[Link] Walton Family Foundation grant helps farmers adopt drip irrigation

Kansas farmers receive a Walton Family Foundation grant to finish their installation of drip tape.

KindHarvest Team May 6, 2021