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Its More Than Just A Question Of Moisture
2013-03-28 21:43:00| Beef
Sure, $100/calf profits are nice, but they no longer are sufficient to encourage producers to expand their herds significantly. Thats because the per-cow unit cost of production has grown to a point where profits have to be significantly higher than in the past to trigger expansion. My View From The Country read more
Elevated carbon dioxide in atmosphere trims wheat, sorghum moisture needs
2013-03-25 19:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: Plenty has been written about concerns over elevated levels of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, but a Kansas State University researcher has found an upside to the higher CO2 levels. And it's been particularly relevant in light of drought that overspread the area in recent months. "Our experiments have shown that the elevated carbon dioxide that we now have is mitigating the effect that drought has on winter wheat and sorghum and allowing more efficient use of water," said K-State agronomy...
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Given your current soil moisture situation and weather outlook, how confident are you in a good crop start?
2013-03-15 17:15:59| Corn & Soybean Digest
After the worst drought in decades depleting soil moisture across the Corn Belt in 2012, and mixed reports of continuing drought in 2013, we'd like to know what you think about soil moisture levels on your own farm. How confident are you that there will be enough moisture after winter precipitation that your crop will get a good start? Were you fortunate enough to get back what was depleted last summer? Are you still in a drought situation? Take the poll and let us know. Feel free to comment on your farm situation below! 100% confident 75% 50-50 25% Still in drought conditions Go to result page on submit: 0
New GE Laser Hygrometer Provides Fast, Precise Moisture Measurement
2013-03-15 03:16:30| oilandgasonline Home Page
The new Aurora Trace moisture analyzer from GE Measurement & Control, uses high definition laser absorption spectroscopy (HDLAS) to provide fast and accurate measurement of the moisture content of gases in the 0-10 parts per million (PPMV) range.
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Has Winter Helped Your Moisture Situation?
2013-03-07 20:55:32| Beef
Much of cattle country has been the recipient of a winter storm or two over the past few weeks. Overall, it’s been welcome moisture, despite the challenges it presents with calving and other outdoor tasks. This week’s online poll question is: “Has winter moisture improved your outlook for 2013?” Leave your comments in the comment section after voting. Definitely Somewhat Very little Not at all
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