…$24.82 million in grants to 30 projects aimed at reducing methane emissions. These projects, part of the Alternative Manure Management Program and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Fertilizer Invented
…manure from their livestock helped crops become more productive. Wood Ash was a popular fertilizer early on. Modern fertilizer, a blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash came into existence in…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…potable water solutions, stainless steel storage tanks, and manure management equipment. The company provides systems for dewatering manure and stacking bedding, offering a range of solutions to improve efficiency and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…at replicating a successful California program that reduces methane emissions from dairy farms by converting manure into compost. The program, which provides grants for equipment like augers and compost turners,…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…SIPCAM, highlighted the product’s potential benefits compared to compost, especially in California’s low-organic soils. Phelps explained that while compost and manure have been used for generations to enrich soil, they…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…formulation, is tailored for permanent crops such as tree nuts, while Shenzi 400, a liquid formulation, is ideal for row crops like Brassicas on the coast. With 21 days of…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…which really is helping to fund projects on farms like solar installations or improved manure management practices, things like that to help them get even better. Through all those practices…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…gas emissions. Additionally, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) offers financial assistance for non-digester manure management practices that lower greenhouse gas emissions. The CDFA is providing AMMP with approximately $17.4…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…and securing approvals to ensure liquid fuels continue to play a pivotal role in powering heavy-duty machinery. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. New Era of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…talk with one of President Biden’s climate advisors about the decision to pause exports of liquid natural gas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…communities, our team supports the implementation of practices that build soil health, use water more efficiently, and provide an alternative for manure management,” said Amber Butland, a TA Provider who…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…compost it, instead of just throwing it away. They say all it takes to compost is a small, designated space where food waste, plant clippings, and even manure can be…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CARB setting standards for other ag producing states, CDFA’s manure management program enrollment…