…location of all FSA offices in any state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has conservation-related disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat ( http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/). Small, non-farming businesses in…
Importance of Soil Health
How healthy is your soil? Soil health is important for the productivity of your crop. Randall Weiseman has more on the topic. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
The 43th annual California ASA Plant and Soil Conference will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 & 5, 2014 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Fresno,…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat (www.nrcs.usda.gov). Small, non-farming businesses in USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/disaster)….
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…You can visit www.usda.gov/ca to get the location of all FSA offices in any state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has conservation-related disaster assistance to protect soil, water and…
Year’s First National Water Forecast
…into streams as temperatures warm into spring and summer. NRCS scientists analyze the snowfall, air temperature, soil moisture and other measurements taken from remote sites to develop the water supply…
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
…such a manner that all stubs are loose from the soil around the roots and will prevent re-growth. At this point, there are two options for cotton growers; conventional plowdown…
Cotton Plowdown Deadline
…Valley to shred and uproot cotton stalks, and then mix the debris with the soil. Doing this was shown to kill overwintering Pink Bollworm larvae. Growers were also prohibited from…
Soil Health Workshops
A pair of soil health workshops planned for next week will feature new ways of managing soil to promote long-term sustainability and reduce the use of chemicals. Click to open…
Balanced Soil Important for Efficiency
Sabrina Hill talks with Senior Marketing Manager for Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer Lonny Smith about soil health. Click to open or download audio report. There’s a lot that goes into efficient…
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
California’s air, water, soil, wildlife and landscapes all received a healthy boost in federal fiscal year 2013. Over 2400 farmers and ranchers joined with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…
New Ecosystem Services Database
…maintenance of wildlife habitats, biodiversity enhancements on working lands, renewable energy use and production, increased nutrient cycling and storage, soil enrichment, water conservation, and support for pollinating insects are some…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…was to control soilborne diseases. The research team has found some non-toxic alternatives that work on a small scale, including nonsoil substrates, anaerobic soil disinfestation and steam disinfestations. When using…