20 Aug 2011
University of Missouri tests drought simulators
Researchers have completed two drought simulators designed to test the effects of water deficiency on crops. The simulators are being tested by the University of Missouri’s Bradford Research and Extension Center. The simulators are essentially mobile greenhouses measuring 50 x 100 feet. They are mounted on railroad tracks so they can be positioned to cover […]
16 Apr 2013
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Texas cattle industry slammed by drought — use of native grasses helps some ranches survive
The United States cattle herd is at its lowest level in 60 years, largely because of the drought, The New York Times reports in a special piece on the industry. Many ranchers are struggling to hang on. Texas has been battling a severe drought since 2010. Unable to grow their own hay due to lack […]
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