NEWS ARCHIVE
2007 hay yields excellent with coalbed water
Hay fields irrigated with coalbed water through BeneTerra subsurface drip irrigation have done well this year. BeneTerra employees weighed randomly selected bales to calculate first cutting yields. Despite weevil damage and herbicide carryover problems, first cutting alfalfa in northeastern Wyoming yielded between 2.0 and 2.6 tons per acre. Grass hay yielded between 1.6 and 2.3 tons per acre. With this start total alfalfa yields could be as high as 6 tons per acre this year.
BeneTerra Partner Coaches Problem Solving Team to State Title
A team of five fourth grade boys coached by BeneTerra partner, Linda Zupancic, took first place honors at the Wyoming Destination Imagination competition. The team from Meadowlark Elementary School in Sheridan practiced at the BeneTerra office for three months prior to the statewide competition on March 31st in Casper. Their challenge was “Direct Flight” in which they designed a launching device and aircraft that performed aerial stunts. They were not allowed outside input – not even from their coach. Linda’s job was to encourage the boys to solve problems cooperatively.
Our partners and staff found it difficult to refrain from advising but restrained themselves admirably. The boys are headed for the Global Challenge competition in Knoxville, Tennessee in May. We are proud of them and wish them the very best. |
