…SIPCAM, highlighted the product’s potential benefits compared to compost, especially in California’s low-organic soils. Phelps explained that while compost and manure have been used for generations to enrich soil, they…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cooperative Extension Service Created
…enabled producers and their families to receive help in agricultural production, livestock health, home economics. It also included in that Cooperative Extension Service a charter working with young boys and…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…optimism that California’s farmers will continue to grow healthy crops. She also pointed to the connection between healthy eating and disease prevention. Through initiatives linking food production to public health,…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
Autonomous agricultural robot equipped with soil-friendly crawler tracks and a attachment for ploughing of fields. Self-driving robot with autopilot using a GPS navigation system for smart farming. DepositPhotos image The…
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Richards. Nkhoma applies sustainable farming practices, such as drip irrigation and composting, to improve soil health. Through CALE, Hukama Produce receives technical support for conservation, grant writing, and tenure-building strategies….
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released its 2023 Air Monitoring Report, confirming that no pesticide levels detected at monitored sites exceeded health-protective screening levels or…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…us to secure funding and create a project to determine the best cover crops for improving our soil health.” To learn more about the program, interested farmers and ranchers are…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…on farms, such as better irrigation efficiency, soil erosion control, and forest restoration. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-10-24
…AI, addressing spatial variability in soil health management through high-resolution data sets. He discusses the creation and advantages over traditional maps, enhanced by the Purdue Soil Explore, aiding farmers in…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District in Maine, which launched a climate resilience education project. The grants have supported a range of efforts, from invasive species awareness…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…Health Coalition. We discuss the synergy between pollinator health and large-scale solar projects. The conversation also touches upon the Honeybee Health Coalition’s broader efforts to promote bee health by fostering…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct…