Water Management
Valley Irrigation introduces DropSpan technology—a clever way of avoiding obstacles.
Four Nebraska farmers are demanding compensation from the state because it diverted irrigation water away from their crops to comply with the Republican River Compact.
For more than a decade, the Farm Journal Test Plots has varied corn populations and nitrogen rates to respond to natural management zones in the field. In 2012, the crew added variable-rate irrigation to its site-specific farming portfolio.
On-farm testing helps develop effective technology
Constructed wetlands are used to remove excess phosphorus from water before discharging into the Everglades. These are called stormwater treatment areas.
As farmers harvest their corn crop this year, they might want to look carefully to see what else—namely, marijuana--might be growing among their cornstalks.
Plan well-drilling activities ahead of time to get irrigation water above ground. like the engine that powers your tractor, farmland drives your operation forward by providing the fuel your crops need to survive.
Assess all areas of your farming operation for energy efficiency to save energy and reduce costs.
The effects of the historical drought of 2012 continue to cause issues for farmers.