…the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and are designed to improve soil health, sequester carbon and help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The on-farm projects will collect data and showcase conservation management…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
…a week or two. Placing green tomatoes in a paper bag with a ripe apple could work, too. The apple gives off ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening. Be sure…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…Huanglongbing disease in the lab and the greenhouse setting.” Thus far in the research, the peptide appears to perform well even under conditions of significant heat. Warm temperatures have been…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…from OEFI will consult with CARB and the AMMP Technical Advisory Committee in evaluating any submitted proposals. The practices which show the most potential for achieving reductions in greenhouse gas…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Service, has developed the method for quantifying how effective the management practices are in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also achieving management goals of landowners and reducing wildfire risk. “People are really seeing the value of it and they are seeing that it’s better…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by an estimated 73,800 tons annually. “The number of applicants is testament to the value and popularity of this program,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing,…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…a greenhouse, sunroom, or somewhere heated unless you live in zones 8 and above. If growing more than one orange tree on your property, be sure to plant the trees…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…environments and soils. You can even grow it in cooler climates if you use protective covers or in a greenhouse. Agretti grows in USDA Agricultural zones 8 through 11, requires…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…an amendment to the General Waste Discharge Order which allows for easy on-farm composting. “Farmers can now compost more, build healthy soils, and reduce and mitigate greenhouse gases,” Policy Director…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…are continuing to reduce the amount of per-unit greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, trapping heat and making the planet warmer, thus contributing to climate…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock…