…say the USDA’s proposed changes to the Women, Infants, and Children’s Nutrition Program will limit dairy access. “Unfortunately, the changes would decrease access to dairy products and the unique nutrient…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…variety of soil quality issues, including improving water infiltration and nutrient cycling. There are also secondary benefits cover cropping that can help growers bottom line as well. “There’s evidence from…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…So, the whole area of nutrient efficiency is a really big deal with biologicals.” New microbes are continually being discovered and advanced to serve as a base for biopesticides, biostimulants,…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…Deboer with Yara and he’s going to go into a brief market update and talk about how growers can best be efficient with their nutrient management on-farm and how they…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
A new industry resource will debut at the 2022 Almond Conference. The new Almond Disease and Nutrient Deficiency Identification Cards will complement other informational materials developed by the Almond Board…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…shallower and less complex root systems than their predecessors. Because the breeding and selection of most modern hybrids has taken place in environments with high nutrient concentrations, optimal weed control,…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…reports have been coming in indicating that a certain class of herbicides was exhibiting poor control. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said they have been responding to…
FDA “Healthy” Label Requirements Proposal
…week announced a proposal to change the way foods are classified as being healthy for labeling purposes. It would update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” to…
U.S. Fertilizer Production to Be Supported By $500 Million Investment
…million and will have a five-year term. The funding will also help to expand U.S. manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives. “Under the leadership of President Biden and…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…support in learning how to implement climate-friendly practices such as cover crops, no-till, nutrient management, and more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. RIPE Awarded $80…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…practices such as cover crops, no-till and nutrient management. More than 50 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent sequestered over the lives of the projects. This is equivalent to removing…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…program including pest management, pollinator habitat, nutrient management, agricultural energy design, as well as carbon farm planning. There is also a variety of qualified experts who can collaborate on plan…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…conservation approaches. Funding priorities for the fiscal year 2022 are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health. Projects developed under the On-Farm Trials program are based…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…a news release. “We appreciate the commission’s recognition that adding unnecessary import costs would have made it difficult for farmers to access an affordable supply of this crucial nutrient at…