This soil moisture map portrays the moisture of the top 1 meter of soil as of April 2, 2024, expressed as a percentile showing the probability of occurrence within the period of record between 1948 to present. The map is based on terrestrial water storage observations derived from NASA GRACE satellite data using a sophisticated model of land surface water and energy processes. Red and orange hues indicate drier soil moisture conditions, while blue hues indicate wetter conditions. NASA, National Drought Mitigation Center
Drought continues to be a concern for many growers especially for much of the midwest and southern United States, as is depicted in the soil moisture conditions map. Cover crops can be a valuable tool for conserving moisture during drought, but cover crop management strategies are important when attempting to conserve soil moisture. Adjusting termination timing by even a few days, for example, could make a major difference in total moisture content, according to Rob…
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 9-12, 2024! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 9-12, 2024. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
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This week we’re going to hear from Dodge County, Wis., no-tiller Tony Peirick as he shares some key tips for setting up a planter to plant green into a living cover crop. This video comes to us courtesy of University of Wisconsin’s Integrated Pest and Crop Management program.
