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“Making Sense of Flash Drought”

“Making Sense of Flash Drought”
By Pam Knox
 
Have you ever heard the term “flash drought” and wondered where it came from? It turns out that it has only been around for about 20 years, but is being used more and more to describe a drought that comes on quickly and severely. If you are interested, you might like to read this article in the new online Journal of Applied and Service Climatology to hear more about where the name came from and how different groups define it. The article is at https://stateclimate.org/pdfs/journal-articles/2021_1-Lisonbee.pdf.
 
 
Source : uga.edu

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What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring

Video: What I’m Checking Behind the Planter This Spring



This is the first episode of a new behind-the-scenes series on our farm.

Today I’m checking behind the planter looking at planting depth, seed-to-soil contact, and making sure we’re placing seed into moisture, even in a dry spring.

Everything can look good from the cab, but this is where you find out what’s really happening.

We also ran into a prescription issue that slowed us down, which is a good reminder that even when conditions are ideal, the little things still matter.

If you’re planting right now, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check behind your planter.