Dryland

Dryland farming and practices related to it, have been around for centuries. Yet modern innovations and technologies are being increasingly incorporated into research to address issues such as sustainability and water management.  USDA researcher, Robert Lescano, said remote sensing data and satellite imagery are now being incorporated into research, with scientific collaboration across various

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“Pretty Incredible” That’s how Scott Pattee with the Washington NRCS describes the statewide snowpack, which sits at 131% of average for this time of year, the highest statewide average across the west. Pattee noted the snow year started very slowly and didn’t catch up normal until February. He added that tempera ...

Dry land farming could become more precise thanks to a study done by the USDA. Researchers are looking at how elevation changes within a crop field can impact both yields as well as nutrient application amounts.  Researcher, Merle Vigil, said when it comes to crops like wheat and corn grown in low-lying areas that have captured run-off and organic matter that hold water better.  ...

Dry land farming could become more precise thanks to a study done by the USDA. Researchers are looking at how elevation changes within a crop field can impact both yields as well as nutrient application amounts.  Researcher, Merle Vigil, said when it comes to crops like wheat and corn grown in low-lying areas that have captured run-off and organic matter that hold water better.   ...

Farming is typically a family affair, land, equipment and knowledge is handed down from one generation to the next.  But occasionally, new blood jumps into the industry.  Josh Steward, a dryland wheat farmer in the Harrington area is one of those first generation farmers.  He told...