…of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
…trials in sandy soils that have been used for growing almonds for a significant amount of time. These soil types are particularly attractive environments for nematodes. Growers have historically opted…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…presented with information on good agricultural practices and co-management of natural resources. Soil amendments, wildlife, and land use, along with agricultural water will all be addressed as part of the…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
Cathy Isom tells us some of the best ways to build fertile soil for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Building Fertile Soil Your…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…help us provide nutrition for bees? Are you interested in cultivating cover crops that benefit bees and soil health? PAm will provide the seed for you to plant for FREE….
Broomrape Concerns California Tomato Industry
…in the soil for up to 50 years, and detection can be especially difficult with small infestations. Another broomrape species was an issue for growers in Solano County three years…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…percent the amount of land needed to produce a pound of cotton fiber; 2) reducing soil loss by 50 percent, in balance with new soil formation; 3) increasing water use…
Medfly Quarantine Issued in Los Angeles County
…with an organic formulation of Spinosad to eliminate mated females and reduce the density of the population. Crews will also be working to remove fruit from trees within 100 meters…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…of the tree itself, by paying close attention to soil moisture levels and being timely during the shaking process. Postharvest irrigation should begin as soon as possible to help combat…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
…soils and can be part of the solution in the fight on global warming. The project was directed by The National Soil Project at Northeastern University in collaboration with the…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
…out radially throughout the root-zone, it’s going to be a little drier, but you’re also going to go into a more optimal soil moisture level,” Phene said. Subsurface drip irrigation…
Reasons to Plant in the Fall
…time to establish before soil temperatures drop to 40 degrees. Watering will be much easier, too. Cooler temperatures and fall rains ease the task of keeping new plantings watered. Potted…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…for organic farming to conserve soil and manage pests and weeds. A predoctoral fellowship at Washington State University to understand how genes regulate freezing tolerance in wheat. A postdoctoral fellowship…
Apply for Grants Offered Through Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting applications for two different grant opportunities being offered as part of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). Farmers interested in…