…soil management and optimization of water use.” She says it’s an important effort that will help guide equipment manufacturers and farmers through the future. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
…cover the costs of soil testing, registration fees for educational events, and certification costs. Certain expenses for transitional producers will also be covered, including pre-certification inspection fees and system development…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…tease out the bacteria’s potential use as a seed inoculant that could benefit the quinoa crop from the moment it germinates in soil to the time it reaches full maturity…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…you have access to real-time ET monitoring, that’s also very useful.” Culumber, who was recently selected to be the Presidential Chair for Tree Nut Soil Science and Plant Water Relations…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…so that you’re matching up the active ingredient and what that active ingredient actually does,” said Wyant. “Are you trying to hold nutrients in the soil so that they don’t…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
Eradication efforts are continuing in Solano County related to a glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) discovery last Fall. A multitude of actions have been taken to address the GWSS infestation, with soil…
Almond Matters: Scouting for Summer Diseases in Orchards
…within your given orchard. If it’s a high-density orchard, basically you’ve restricted airflow,” said Burkdoll. “It can be better for production, but you also run the risk of creating a…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…a sustainability survey from those who farm the land the company owns. The survey asked questions about topics including the use of variable rate fertilizer, no-till operations, soil health practices,…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…overall emissions from agriculture fell at least 4.3%, or 28.8 million metric tons, compared to 2019. Emissions from agricultural soil management like fertilizer application and tillage practices were reduced by…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…smart agriculture in key areas will be prioritized. The target resource concerns include plant productivity and forest health, air quality, water quality and quantity, soil health and quality, and wildlife…
Almond Update: Grower Events to Highlight Soil and Irrigation Information
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of grower events focused on soil and irrigation practices. The Digging In: Soil and Irrigation Field Day is going to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the “Box Rule” causing delays at the ports, an upcoming soil and irrigation…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…of these soil health practices provide and really documenting those along with the economic benefits,” Roseman noted. Applying for incentive opportunities can seem like a daunting process, but the assistance…
Vidalia Onions Ready for Grocery Store Shelves
…or after the official pack date annually. The pack date is determined each year by growing season soil and weather conditions to ensure the highest quality Vidalia onions. The Vidalia…