…plan each year, starting in 2015. A management plan takes into consideration the contribution of various sources of nitrogen other than fertilizer: nitrates in irrigation water, nitrogen in cover crops…
Getting Garden Ready
…gardeners should plant grapes in fall so they will have plenty of time to get established before summer heat sets in. As temperatures begin to warm and plants emerge from…
Connecting Drones in Real Time
…then use Botlink’s free Android and web apps for command, control and safety functionality. The Botlink apps include mission planning, automated flight control and situational awareness tools. Advisories are displayed…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…tour of nearby urban farms, and free consultation about food assistance programs (like SNAP) will be available. If all goes well, the plan is to eventually open a farmers market…
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
…consumers the information they want in a consistent and factual way,” said Mulhern. “It also reaffirms the authority of federal regulators over food safety and labeling, and prevents the creeping…
New Dairy Conference Focuses on Golden State
Dairy advisors and specialists have decided it’s time to have a California specific dairy conference and plan to launch the inaugural event next week. Dairy Management Conference California dairy experts…
Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…in turn warms the atmosphere through a process called latent heating. The shift in where the warm water is and the increase in the heat the ocean releases cause a…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
…plant range of 170 species includes many valuable fruit, nut, vegetable and ornamental crops. In August and September of 2015, BMSB was found feeding on citrus, persimmons and apples in…
Leap Year and Ag
…is stored in a small circle of soft starch in each kernel. As the kernel is heated, the water heats, the droplet of moisture turns to steam and the steam…
USDA Invests $25 Million in High-Priority Watersheds to Improve Water Quality
…may want to improve and practices they may want to implement to get them there. Known as a resource stewardship evaluation, this new tool integrates many of NRCS’ planning tools,…
Drought Beer
…important. The flower buds of the hops plant are added to the brew to impart bitterness, unique flavors, and aroma to the finished product. And when it comes to where…
Western View: Riding the Blossom Trail
For Valley people, It’s a special time of year, that time between the cold fog and the amazing heat of summer. It’s suddenly spring with blue skies and wild floral…
Nigiri Project Mixes Salmon and Rice Fields
…annual experiment to “plant” salmon in Yolo County rice fields aims to better explain how floodplains support strong salmon populations. Dubbed the “Nigiri Project” for its sushi-like marriage of fish…
Crop Insurance Organic
…New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding…