…efforts, visit USDA Disaster and Drought Information. And to learn more about how NRCS is helping private landowners deal with drought, visit the NRCS’ drought resources. View information by state….
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…of soil and water to sustain it? And, if I can grow it, can I sell it? When people ask why we grow the crops we do, we need to…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…their local NRCS field office to apply for the program. ACEP applications may be submitted at any time to NRCS. However, applications for current funding must be submitted on or…
USDA to Provide $332 Million to Protect and Restore Agricultural Working Lands, Grasslands and Wetlands
…landowners to fully benefit from conservation initiatives. NRCS easement programs have been a critical tool in recent years for advancing landscape-scale private lands conservation. In FY 2014, NRCS used $328…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Atwater FFA Sweeps Merced College FFA Field Day
…FFA 2nd place Land team included Juan Hurtado (3rd overall), Joseph Kamesch, Gabby England, and Amber Miller. The contest involves the evaluation and interpretation of soils and soil profiles. Students…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…active ingredient in NIMITZ is distributed through the soil and into contact with nematodes through irrigation or rainfall. Unlike older chemistries, there is no mandatory tarping or specialized machinery requirement….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, partnering for healthier eating and a flowering of success. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…for the 2015 event is “California Agriculture: Breaking new Ground.” A focus will be the importance of soil health to our food supply and all of agriculture. Ag Day is…
Sending farmers to Mars
…and they will need to be exceptionally efficient. The soil will be very costly as it is shipped in from Earth, and they will have precious little water to grow…
California Ag Day is Coming! Mark Your Calendars!
…and understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions.” Ag Day goes on rain or shine, and California’s soil is thirsty – so if it…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 27
…In Review, testifying on the Farm Bill, from the Army to the farm, and 100 years of market news. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/newfarmers?navid=newfarmers http://blogs.usda.gov/page/2/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
Experts are seeing a need to add potassium to some tomato crops that are being drip irrigated. Might Need Added Potassium Researchers are seeing low potassium numbers from soils in…
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
…snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/…