…been touted as a crop that’s drought-tolerant and doesn’t have the same level of nitrogen requirements as corn and even as a salt-tolerant crop,” said Nick Clark, Agronomy and Nutrient…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…cost-share for the purchase of conservation easements which will permanently protect farming and ranching on privately owned lands. WRE assists with the restoration and protection of degraded wetlands on marginal,…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…be able to continuously improve how they are farming their land. For better yields, for better protection of the soil, for all of those things that are important to them…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
…other topics pertinent to the farming community and Trimble’s work to alleviate these issues. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…health awareness in rural communities through its most recent announcement with Bayer. The Farm State of Mind campaign which is an initiative to raise mental health awareness among the farming…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…expertise will continue the work ABC has accomplished under the leadership of Dr. Karen Lapsley, further building a foundation of knowledge in human nutrition and responsible farming practices in keeping…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…The panel of Irish entrepreneurs will feature Mareese Keane, growth strategy consultant for Fieldin and its Smart Farming Platform; Dr. Padraig Whelan, chief scientist for beekeeping startup ApisProtect; and Mick…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…excitement for the new alliance including, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane who said, “Twenty-one agricultural groups are now standing side-by-side in unity to correct…
Ways to Find Hay in the Wintertime
…craigslist. Unfortunately, it may not be nearby, but if you’re in a bind, you might need to be OK with a little travel. If you’re on Facebook, you can find local farming…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…been in the last 50 years that there has been food security in the West. Scientific and technological advancements play a critical role in moving agricultural production forward to be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
…dormancy, Haägen-Dazs Ice Cream becoming Bee Better Certified and hear all AFBF President Zippy Duvall’s take on a few key ag issues in an exclusive interview. Tune in to the…
Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift Ideas
Roses are red, violets are blue. Cathy Isom has you some Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are eco-friendly. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift…