…program that generates and sells credits for increased soil carbon, reduced greenhouse gases, and improved water quality. The credits represent verified environmental benefits created within agricultural value chains resulting from…
Survey Seeks Farmer Experience with On-Farm Conservation Programs
…great for soil conservation and they help deal with water management. In many cases, you’re getting additional pollination of crops that you’re growing while you’re using these conservation programs. So…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…can also support better soil health and water infiltration. ABC has resources available such as Best Management Practices for cover crops, to help growers maximize the benefits that can be…
Cattle, Water Industry Reps Gives Insights During First WOTUS Roundtable
…that soil to absorb that. So we look at framing rules by how far is the reach versus the actual impact on water quality and what can the agencies handle.”…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…as our farmers and ranchers and foresters are very excited and anxious to work with the USDA on how we address climate from a way that deals with soil health,…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jim Baird last month. Jones noted that the legislation would also direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a soil health study to demonstrate…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…the rural economy. I believe a transformed food system also leads to better health outcomes for Americans by increasing access to healthy locally grown food and lowering healthcare costs for…
NIFA Invests in Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation in Food Supply Chain
…probiotic supplementation on plant health and resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University will be involved in multiple projects funded by the program. One project includes the modeling of bacteria movement…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
…health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse…
Growing a Little Berry with a Big Impact
…is also grown in other countries where there are colder climates. The berries resemble blue berries and grow on a similar bush. They have a number of health benefits and…
Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health
Putting a focus on mental health for farmers. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Farmers Saving Lives – Virtual Event hosted by AFBF’s Farm State of Mind Campaign Join AFBF…
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
…are teaching how to do the hand field method to estimate soil moisture using soil that you pull with an auger. To be able to actually touch the soil yourself…
Agronomy Week 2022
…3.0/Wikipedia image Agronomy is defined as the science of soil management and crop production. This week, agronomy is celebrated by Dekalb, Asgrow, and Deltapine seed brands. Deltapine brand manager Kevin…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…insect control, for plant parasitic nematode control, for disease control, and then also for plant health, what people tend to call ‘biostimulants.’” While there are compatibility challenges involved with treating…




















