conservation practices

Efficient Water Conservation Methods: 1 Size Doesn’t Fit All

Texas farmers face unique water conservation challenges due to the state’s diverse climates, soils and crops—requiring region-specific solutions like efficient irrigation systems in dry areas and erosion control in wetter regions. Despite the differences, all farmers share the same goal: using water conservation methods wisely to sustain their land, their

Water Conservation Up Close: Upgraded Irrigation Through NRCS EQIP

Meet the Beauchamps! They farm in the Texas High Plains where they’ve made water conservation a top priority.

Water Conservation & Corn Planting in Texas

Long before Texans can enjoy a delicious meal or fill up their gas tank with fuel, farm families like the Gruhlkeys in the Panhandle are busy planning and preparing for planting season.

Conservation Up Close: Residue Management

Residue management is important on the Beauchamp’s family farm in the Texas Panhandle because healthy soil protects water. Discover what residue management is and why the Beauchamp’s care so much about it!

EQIP Impacts Communities

The drought of 2011 had devastating impacts on Quentin Shieldknight's farm and ranch - and even his community - in the Texas Panhandle.

Using Modern Farm Technology to Grow Food & Save Water

Technology is woven into the stories of our lives. Chances are you’re using technology right now to read this blog or to improve efficiency in your daily life like to control lights, doorbells, cameras and your thermostat. Technology plays a big role on farms across Texas, too.

Irrigation: How Texas Farmers Make Every Drop Count

If you live in Texas, then you are likely well acquainted with the state’s often harsh climate. The hot, dry conditions combined with unpredictable rainfall and drought often leads to declining surface and groundwater stores across the state. While we all feel the effects of a declining water supply, no

Texas Corn Planting with Water Conservation in Mind

There is something special about new beginnings – and Texas farmer Braden Gruhlkey appreciates the experience new beginnings bring each year as he lowers his planter to the ground.

Conservation Up Close: Soil Health

When you think about conservation, what comes to mind? Saving water, recycling or picking up trash at your local park are likely first thoughts. But have you ever thought about conserving soil? It should come as no surprise that soil conservation is a top priority for farmers and something they

Conservation Up Close: Water Quality

If you have ever wondered what farmers do to protect water quality on their farms…look no further! Brandt Underwood has witnessed the dedication of producers in stewarding natural resources during his last 20 years of working as an agronomist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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Efficient Water Conservation Methods: 1 Size Doesn’t Fit All

Water Conservation Up Close: Upgraded Irrigation Through NRCS EQIP

Water Conservation & Corn Planting in Texas

Conservation Up Close: Residue Management

EQIP Impacts Communities

Using Modern Farm Technology to Grow Food & Save Water

Irrigation: How Texas Farmers Make Every Drop Count

Texas Corn Planting with Water Conservation in Mind

Conservation Up Close: Soil Health

Conservation Up Close: Water Quality

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