…complete feeds, and gasoline more than offset higher prices for nitrogen, LP gas, feeder pigs, and hay & forages. Crop Production: The September index, at 87, decreased 1.1 percent from…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…were repeated three times throughout the day allowing participants to choose among Access to Financing and USDA Resources;Managing Nitrogen Levels and Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Managing Good Bugs,…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…the growers need in order to self-certify nitrogen management plans for land they farm. Prediction of Summer Leaf Nitrogen Concentration from Early Season Samples to Better Manage Nitrogen Inputs at…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…are: Access to Financing and USDA Resources; Managing Nitrogen Levels and Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Managing Good Bugs, Bad Bugs and Weeds; and Marketing. The conference will conclude…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…erosion, but it can provide numerous additional benefits—depending on a farmer’s goals. Species mixtures are good. Including a legume is a great way to add nitrogen to the soil. Other…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
…and nitrogen just before split can help manage the issue next year. Some growers find it hard to do that though, as their trees are thriving, and although Doll agrees…
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
…This system automatically mixes fresh water with lagoon water to keep a consistent nitrogen level in the output water. The system also filters the water to the point that it…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…to meet their emission targets. “The new project builds on nearly ten years of funding by the Almond Board of California to improve nitrogen management and better understand greenhouse gas…
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
An almond field day earlier this month focused on post-harvest management including maximizing growers’ nitrogen applications. Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held a post-harvest almond…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…work to demonstrate and develop systems for irrigation management and scheduling, and will work with farmers to better track nitrogen inputs in their fields. The University of California Regents will…
Dairy Drip System Automatically Adjusts Nitrogen
The dairy drip project looking at using lagoon water through drip tape adjusts the nitrogen content automatically to keep a consistent percentage. System Automatically Adjusts Nitrogen DeJager farms in Chowchilla…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen
Netafim is partnering with a Central Valley dairy that is trying to fine-tune drip tape use for feed crops. Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen AgNet West reported about DeJager Farms and…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…Agriculture (USDA) provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. CRP has helped farmers and ranchers prevent more than 8 billion tons of soil from eroding, reduce nitrogen and phosphorous…