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Conservation + Irrigated Agriculture

Since 1980, farmers have decreased water usage by 56% with every irrigated bushel grown. Discover why farming in a resource-conscious way is important for Texas farmer Russell Williams.

Williams Family: Protecting Natural Resources On and Off the Farm

Conservation is top-of-mind for many Texas farmers, and that is especially true for the Williams family. The conservation practices they implement help reduce erosion and help protect natural resources on and off the farm.

An Insider Look at Corn Harvest

Harvest occurs at different times of the year depending on geographic location, type of crop and variety that is planted. In the case of corn in Texas, harvest can begin as early as July in South Texas and into late November as you move north through the state.

Managing Cycling Drought Via Conservation + Optimism

In the semi-arid climate of the Texas High Plains, one of the most agriculturally-productive regions in the state, fourth-generation farmer Wesley Spurlock is acquainted all too well with drought. In fact, he said he started his farming career amidst a drought in 1980 after graduating college.

Watersheds are More Important than One Might Think

Whether you realize it or not, our lives are impacted each day by watersheds.

A Love of Farming

Before the sun rises, farmers up are prepping for the busy day ahead. All day long, they tend to their land, crops, equipment and much more, often long after the sun goes down. There is a lot of work that goes into growing our food – and a lot of

Healthy Soil = Clean, Abundant Water

Soil plays a critical role in supporting life on earth. Healthy soil serves as the base of an ecosystem full of living organisms that helps sustain plants, animals, and even us. Soil provides us a bountiful food supply, beautiful landscapes, and even the support on which we build homes. But

Texas Farmer Adapts During Challenging Times

The journey our food makes from field to fork can be complex. Since farmers represent the genesis of this process, it’s important to understand the practices they implement to address environmental and economic challenges in support of our food supply.

8 Ways to Conserve Water at Home

No matter where we live – the city, suburbs, or a house in the country – we all depend on water for life. From the water we drink and the food we eat to our livelihoods and recreation, water impacts nearly every area of our lives.

Preparing for a Successful Crop: Planting Strategies

Going into pre-season, or the time before planting, one of the first decisions farmers must make is what crops to plant. Rodney Schronk and his wife Susan farm in Hill County, Texas, explain their decision to grow corn, cotton, wheat and sunflowers is complex.

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Conservation + Irrigated Agriculture

Williams Family: Protecting Natural Resources On and Off the Farm

An Insider Look at Corn Harvest

Managing Cycling Drought Via Conservation + Optimism

Watersheds are More Important than One Might Think

A Love of Farming

Healthy Soil = Clean, Abundant Water

Texas Farmer Adapts During Challenging Times

8 Ways to Conserve Water at Home

Preparing for a Successful Crop: Planting Strategies

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