…always said sorghum was drought tolerant, we just haven’t always been able to understand that. There’s been some really great work being done out there that really is helping us…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…with NRCS through the WaterSMART Initiative to better coordinate investments to improve water conservation and drought resilience. Alignment of the WaterSMART program and EQIP has been an ongoing process between…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…I’m sure you know, El Niño and La Nina are heat patterns in the Pacific Ocean that affect the weather in North America, and creates the extremes of either drought…
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
…the fragrant herb’s nectar and pollen. Salvia attracts bees galore to the garden. It’s drought resistant and adds a lovely fragrance to the garden. Beardtongue is also a gorgeous native…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…mulch around your plants, especially if you live in a region that is dry or where drought conditions are common. Always pay attention to the forecast for several days or…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…handle extremes of temperature or drought. Chris has doubled the amount of organic content in his soil. On 50 acres it equates to about two and a half million gallons…
The Western View: Of Course The Climate Is Changing, It Always Does
…– shows they had built cities and farms, all of which dried up during the lengthy droughts. The faint lines of canal systems shows how they dealt with the droughts,…
Drought-Tolerant Plants that are Hard to Kill
Some drought-tolerant plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pathos Plants Image by Luisella Planeta Leoni from Pixabay There are many drought-resistant indoor…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
…They do especially well in cool weather, and they are light feeders. Beets are pretty resilient in drought, and they prefer to follow soil that has been drained a bit…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…raise the mower height. Taller grass will withstand drought better and shades soil, which slows water evaporation. Keep your compost pile moist and remove annuals that have faded and look…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
…This Land of Ours program here. Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
…year and precipitation (or lack of it) impact the amount of water you may need to supply. Most areas of the country do experience some drought so your job is…
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
…that loves a little heat. The smoke bush is another. This wonderful tall bush-like flower is also highly drought-tolerant. The Green Trick Dianthus, a member of the carnation family, also…