…Healthy Soils practices sequester carbon and reduce climate warming greenhouse gases. Whole Orchard Recycling is a practice by which orchards are chipped and incorporated back into the soil. As an…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels on dairies across California. “The awards allow our dairy families to produce clean renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These efforts promote energy-secure…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…one of the worst greenhouse gas pollutants on the planet. Maybe they are ignoring it because the gas is a direct result of so-called ‘green’ energy sources – It is…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…these critical markets for Iowa agriculture.” Background on the Renewable Fuel Standard: Congress passed the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…you’re house or yard isn’t quite that steamy, try setting your pot on a warming tray or in a bright, summer greenhouse. Soak your drumstick plant seeds for about 24…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…round of funding. CDFA has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019, to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health through sequestering carbon and…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
A new dairy biogas facility in Pixley is the first of its kind in California and is expected to become the largest dairy biogas operation in the country by the…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…I’m Cathy Isom… How to eliminate Mites – IPM Protocal #4 video by: Monster Gardens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP9iNEvspBg Best Integrated Pest Management protocol – currently used in Commercial Indoor, Greenhouse and Outdoor…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
…funding cuts from other areas. Significant changes were also made to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in order to accommodate changes to support the State Drinking Water Fund. Although cuts…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
…teas, soups, and many other dishes. As the name suggests, it provides a lemony scent and subtle lemon flavor. Grow it easily indoors in a kitchen garden or a greenhouse,…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…alternative. (p. 117) “Adapt-N,” an online tool that provides small- to large-scale corn growers in 26 states with low-cost soil carbon assessment and greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting capabilities. (p. 394)…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…programs help to provide opportunities for farmers and ranchers to implement agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage in soils, and improve water use efficiency. With the…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…the programs helps to promote broader interest and implementation of management practices to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gases and sequester carbon in the soil. Projects that have been selected…