…anywhere, it’s important to note that Peafowl do much better in the heat than they do the cold. If you raise peafowl in a cold climate, you need to make…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…legal and regulatory climate that has been compounded by the COVID-19 economic shutdowns. It is therefore very regrettable that Governor Newsom endorsed a ballot initiative that promises to hike the…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…the future regarding climate change and especially human behavior and how we’re going to mitigate it.” One of the mitigation techniques Marklein is referring to is irrigation. The research was…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…Integrated sustainable nitrogen management in vegetable cropping systems, $250,000 Maria de la Fuente, UCCE county director and advisor, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties The implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices within intensively…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…the definition fails to accommodate the pressures on habitats created by climate. The California Cattlemen’s Association on the other hand has indicated that the group is supporting the proposal as…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
…Soil Science Society of America Journal. The process involves a typical smart phone and a small device created using a 3D printer. The team produced a small turntable with a…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…sustainable production system to make California cotton more valuable to consumers. “Buyers and markets are paying attention to sustainability, climate change mitigation and protecting natural resources,” said UC Cooperative Extension…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
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Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…said Dara. “We have multiple speakers talking about different topics related to climate change, soil management, using fumigation alternatives, weed management, and looking at new or developing diseases, and using…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…discusses biogenic methane–methane from cows and wetlands– and the role it plays in the changing of the climate. The big difference is its short life-span and that it is part…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…make a huge deposit into the weed seed bank. To maximize your chances for success, be sure to choose a cover crop that’s right for the climate and season. Use…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…and federal agencies for the continued evolution of this Climate Smart Agriculture program.” Any new management practice that is proposed will need to be in line with the overall mission…
Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden
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Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…a more diverse water supply portfolio, strengthening partnerships and addressing climate change.” Nearly $32 million of the funding awards will be used in water resilience projects that will provide direct…