…implemented.” Groundwater recharge on farmlands is a valuable effort, and enabling water diversion to groundwater basins in high flow years is a smart approach for water resilience, Wade confirmed. Contributing…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP supports wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration. It offers participants annual rental payments and cost-share assistance for maintaining these lands. Interest in the program has been high, with over…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…assistance providers and third-party verifiers. This input will help develop consistent, reliable, and transparent carbon credit systems. “High-integrity voluntary carbon markets offer a promising tool to create new revenue streams…
Heat Wave Crosses US
…A ridge of high pressure is expected to grow during the week, resulting in 100 degree plus high temperatures in several parts of the nation by this weekend. Rod Bain…
Almond Matters: Managing Mites Before Populations They ‘Explode’
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., warmer temperatures put additional emphasis on the need for managing mites in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
…and consuming indigenous foods and agricultural products. Other markets around the world also recognize this uniqueness in American agriculture and are interested in importing these high-quality products.” In addition to…
Long-Term Drought Plan for the State Water Project
…water during high-flow events, exploring additional water storage opportunities statewide, and planning for drought salinity barriers in critical areas to protect water quality. Additionally, the plan advances Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…benefit of being in some Class IV heavier markets, depending on where they ship their milk to.” Reasons for high prices for butter include limited investments in new processing plants…
Weather Experts Voice Atlantic Hurricane Season Concerns
…“The warmer the oceans are, the more favorable the environment will be for tropical development and intensification.” The switch to a La Niña pattern, record-shattering warm ocean temperatures in the…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…Burkdoll said there are several pests to pay particular attention to. Mites can become a significant issue if populations are not managed early on in the season as temperatures heat…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…and ease the financial burden of obtaining organic certification. “Offsetting the costs for organic transition helps more farmers realize higher margins sooner while giving consumers more access to high-demand organic…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…a press release. “Demand for California almonds around the globe continues to grow and our almond farmers constantly deliver on producing high quality California almonds to meet that demand.” The…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
…efforts to assure a safe milk supply amid an outbreak of a High Path Avian Flu strain found in dairy cattle. Rod Bain reports. Listen to the This Land Of…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
Farmers are making fewer changes this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image Low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results…