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Soil Moisture
Soil Moisture: - The water contained in the pore space of the unsaturated zone. [Environmental Protection Agency] News archive for Soil Moisture:: |
MehrNews.com,5 (MNA) -- The Parseh and Pasargadae Research Foundation director has called for constant vigilance against soil moisture, which is threatening the tomb of
Report: Showers aid Louisiana farmers, ranchers - 05 Aug 2008
Forbes,Nearly 80 percent of second cuttings were finished, well ahead of the five-year average. Soil moisture was rated 61 percent short or very short,
High temperatures take toll on Southeast crops - 05 Aug 2008
Southeast Farm PressSoil moisture was mostly adequate in all peanut producing areas. Isolated showers improved crop conditions in some areas of Georgia, but additional rainfall
Figs .... A Southern Delicacy - 05 Aug 2008
The Tribune,It is important to give special attention to soil moisture around the figs tree. Most fig tree roots are close to the soil surface and can easily dry out.
Turning up the heat - 05 Aug 2008
Greenville Herald-Banner,Soil moisture in Hunt County ranged from a reading of 518 to 707 Monday, with an average of 658. There was little hope in Monday evening’s forecast that
Rain sends soybeans, corn lower - 05 Aug 2008
Chicago Tribune,US soybean-crop conditions improved last week as ample rains and high soil-moisture reserves prevented higher-than-normal temperatures from damaging
National Weather: Extreme Heat In The Midwest Increases Stress On ... - 05 Aug 2008
CattleNetwork.com,The extreme heat increased stress on pastures and immature summer crops, especially in areas with soil moisture shortages. However, significant rain also
Heat wave expected to last through Wednesday - 05 Aug 2008
Scottsboro Daily Sentinel,Soil moisture conditions remain quite dry and groundwater levels are showing strain. The extended forecast through August calls for equal chances of normal,
Dryland wheat tops 100 bushes per acre in UNL trails - 05 Aug 2008
North Platte Bulletin,...“That crop lived mainly on the sub-soil moisture accumulated the previous year in fallow.� Klein tested wheat varieties with farmer cooperators in Chase,
Wisconsin too dry for crops' liking, says weekly report - 05 Aug 2008
The Capital Times,Soil moisture conditions are rated very short in 8 percent of the state, short in 23 percent and adequate in 65 percent of the state, with 4 percent at
Crop Report Indicates That Areas of State Are Getting Dry - 05 Aug 2008
Wisconsin Ag Connection,Soil moisture conditions as of the weekend were at eight percent very short, 23 percent short, 65 percent adequate and four percent surplus.
Heat continues - 05 Aug 2008
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,..."With as much standing water as we have around the area, and the soil moisture levels as saturated as they are, that is all contributing to the dew point,"
Texas Crop Report - Jul 30, 2008
Houston Chronicle,Forages were expected to recover with improved soil moisture. Harvests were held up due to heavy rain. There were reports of damage to cotton.
A look at Michigan State's Enviro-weather network - Jul 11, 2008
MLive.com,...solar radiation, leaf wetness, soil moisture at six inches, soil moisture at 12 inches, temperature at four inches and soil temperature at six inches.
The Grounded Gardener: Time to give those green thumbs a rest - Jul 30, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerDo water containers, because the roots of those plants have nowhere to go in search of soil moisture. On hot days, you'll need to water small pots at least
Favorable Growing Conditions in Australia Boost Crop Prospects - Aug 1, 2008
AgWebThe mild weather and beneficial showers are boosting soil moisture levels in key wheat-producing areas and raising hopes of a rebound from two consequtive
Wheat COFT trials testing new varieties - Aug 2, 2008
High Plains Journal,Having good soil moisture last fall helped get the crop well established despite the very dry fall. Good December snows contributed to this year's yield,
Texas Crop Report - Jul 24, 2008
Houston Chronicle,NORTH: With no rain for several days and temperatures near 100 degrees, soil moisture ranged from adequate to very short. All of the dryland crops needed
Stormy at times, but getting drier as spring progresses - Jul 29, 2008
Scoop.co.nz (press release),Soil moisture levels and streamflows are likely to be normal or above normal in the northern North Island and normal or below normal in the southwest North
Texas Crop Report - Jul 16, 2008
Houston Chronicle,NORTH: Soil moisture ranged from short to adequate. Rains were scattered and mostly. Hot temperatures and dry conditions still prevailed across the district
Report: Dry conditions grip much of Southeast - Jul 31, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,AP Streamflows and deep soil moisture are lower than this time last year in parts of the Southeast with varying degrees of drought or abnormally dry
Weather Report: Crops Benefiting From Boost In Soil Moisture In ... - Jul 15, 2008
CattleNetwork.com,On the Plains, significant rainfall activity is confined to northern Texas , where summer crops are benefiting from the recent boost in soil moisture.
Texas Crop Report - Jul 9, 2008
Houston Chronicle,2008 AP CENTRAL: Soil moisture levels throughout the district were short to very short. Conditions were hot and dry. Temperatures in the upper 90s and winds
How to determine if your plants are absorbing iron - Aug 2, 2008
Quay County Sun,Iron chlorosis is common in these soils and is exaggerated by excessive soil moisture, soil salinity, high concentrations of phosphorous, and relatively
Report: Hot, dry weather sapping moisture - Jul 22, 2008
KATC,NEW ORLEANS -- The recent hot, dry weather is sapping soil moisture and slowing sugar cane growth in parts of Louisiana. That's according to the US
Corn, tobacco harvest near in upper Southeast - Jul 30, 2008
Southeast Farm PressStatewide soil moisture levels are rated at 11 percent very short, 45 percent short, 42 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Activities during the week
Crop conditions continue to vary in lower Southeast - Jul 29, 2008
Southeast Farm PressThe scattered showers helped improve soil moisture conditions and prevented conditions from deteriorating. Some Georgia growers were predicting a decrease
State on track for record wet Jan.-July - Jul 30, 2008
Quad-Cities Online,Near-surface soil moisture was above normal statewide in mid-July, according to the latest soil moisture summary provided by the Illinois State Water Survey
Drier soil, less water predicted in weather report - Jul 6, 2008
ABC Online,A new report is predicting a dramatic loss of soil moisture, increased evaporation and reduced ground water levels across much of Australia's farming
Establishing an alfalfa crop in the fall - Jul 26, 2008
DL-Online,However, this may have greater risk because soil moisture can sometimes limit rapid germination, and the ideal planting window is rapidly closing.
Water, plant, soil interactions studies underway - Jul 18, 2008
Reno Gazette Journal,Miller described monitoring for soil erosion, salinity, soil nutrient input and output, soil organic matter, soil moisture, soil temperature,
Using data can help conserve water - Jul 21, 2008
News & Observer,..."Soil moisture sensors sense how much plant-available water is in the soil," explained John Fordemwalt, CEO of Baseline irrigation management solutions in
In the Garden: Water wisdom for facing the dog-days-of summer - Jul 27, 2008
The Evening Sun,Similar to other mulches, straw conserves soil moisture and smothers weeds. Plus straw doesn't act as a vector for fruit and vegetable diseases.
Country News - Jul 28, 2008
Country News,Soil moisture levels are looking better then this time last year, but are still not great. The local east and south-west of the state is looking good.
Sigma Team focus on OSR establishment - Jul 24, 2008
FarmersWeekly,Oilseed rape was extremely sensitive to soil moisture and aggregate size, explained Mr Spink. Trials in dry conditions showed that with sizes up to 17mm,
Fall garden needs summer start [7 hrs ago] - Jul 16, 2008
NewsOK.com (subscription),The following techniques can be used to reduce soil temperature and manage soil moisture. •Plant in furrows. Before digging furrows, loosen the soil and
Manitoba crops look good overall - Jul 29, 2008
Country Guide,In the northwest, soil moisture conditions vary from ideal to excessive. The Ste. Rose area in particular is struggling with excess moisture slowing crop
Fuchsia is the wild plant of the imagination - Aug 1, 2008
Providence Journal,As for soil moisture, fuchsias prefer an evenly moist soil but not one that is sopping wet; allow the top couple inches to dry before watering and water
Heat, dry weather stress upper Southeast crops - Jul 23, 2008
Southeast Farm PressStatewide soil moisture levels are rated at 19 percent very short, 40 percent short, 41 percent adequate and zero percent surplus.
Rain, but not enough to end drought - Aug 3, 2008
The Canberra Times,Farmer Rob Bruce, who has worked his 300ha farm in NSW near Hall for more than 20 years, said the July rain had provided sub-soil moisture.
YARD & GARDEN: Rocky soil can cause misshapen vegetables - Jul 26, 2008
Las Cruces Sun-News,Uneven soil moisture, as you have suggested, can also result in poor carrot root formation. The organic matter recommended above will help the soil hold
Dryland Farmers Suffer From Drought: Even With Ample Irrigation ... - Jul 26, 2008
istockAnalyst.com,..."Going into the 2002 drought we had more soil moisture than we have now." Tranel was discussing current conditions with the state Water Availability Task
Ask a Master Gardener: Watering correctly saves time, money and plants - Jul 15, 2008
Chinook Observer (subscription),In our coastal area, it may be gray and drippy for days, but the rainfall totals are usually not significant enough to replenish soil moisture.
Soaking Rains in Western Australia Support Early Establishment of ... - Jul 23, 2008
AgWebSoaking rains throughout Western Australia are providing a welcomed boost in soil moisture across the region's wheat belt and helping winter wheat and
Nine steps to successfully reseeding weather-damaged forage in ... - Jul 14, 2008
Agriculture OnlineSeed when soil moisture is adequate or a good rain system is in the forecast. There is a higher risk of seedling failure when planting seeds into dry soil,
2008 is fourth driest on record for Denver - Jul 12, 2008
Examiner.comThe Weather Service says soil moisture on the southeast plains is between 40 to 80 percent of normal. Soil moisture in the mountains and high valleys,
Space Control to Farmer Bob: technology in agriculture - Jul 31, 2008
SA Instrumentation and Control,...(Image courtesy of Case IH) Technology employed in irrigation systems includes autonomous irrigation machines, soil moisture sensors, soil and air
Drought May Be Worse Than Evident - Aug 1, 2008
WERC,This time last year, an exceptional drought was parching Alabama and the report says streamflows and deep soil moisture are lower this week than they were
Rain fails to soak soil - Jul 14, 2008
Country News,..."If we can get close to an inch (25 mm), we'll get some sub soil moisture." The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting the possibility of further showers on
July is Smart Irrigation Month - Jul 21, 2008
Montgomery Advertiser,Soil moisture sensors and weather-based controllers take the guess work out of water-efficient irrigation. These devices automatically adjust your
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