…tillage during the dry summer months. However, the soil must be fairly dry; otherwise the rhizome buds may sprout. Repeated applications of selective postemergent herbicides (fluazifop-p-butyl [Fusilade] or glyphosate) will…
The Science of Soil Health
…his episodic soil health trek across the country. Dr. Kloot discusses critical facts about the nature and properties of soils and reminds viewers that: 1. Soils vary a great deal;…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…The department is offering consulting to landowners to help evaluate hog density and recommend possible solutions. Some of the assistance is in the form of matching funds. “If he can…
Response to CVP Water Allocation Announcement
…consumer. Jobs and farmland will continue to be eliminated and the safest food supply grown in our nation will be compromised as local farming operations are outsourced to foreign soil….
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…grasslands altogether when tree density reached three trees per acre. Photo of prairie before red-cedars are removed. (Photo courtesy of NRCS) The birds require large blocks of structurally-diverse grassland habitat…
Homegrown Strawberries
…typical plant-like requirements, but they are also one of the easier plants to deal with it. They like the full sun. They like loamy, well-drained, and nutrient-rich soil, such as…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…associated with agricultural burning; 4) combine disking operations to reduce passes across fields to reduce dust ;5) transition to cleaner irrigation pump engines and electric motors; 6) limit soil disturbance…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…Palmer amaranth has a tendency to absorb excess soil nitrogen, and if grown in overly fertilized soils, it can contain excessive levels of nitrates, even for humans. Like spinach and…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…found on the AFRI website. Funded through the 2014 Farm Bill, the AFRI Water for Agriculture Challenge addresses critical water resource issues such as drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, water…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…varieties have enabled farmers to have an earlier planting season, soil conditions and temperature still must be just right. Even how deep to plant the seed is of utmost importance….
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…for your specific field are important for an optimal fertilization program. Adjustments depend on expected yield, soil properties, local weather conditions, and crop management. Consideration of the multiple pathways of…
Carbon Offset Could Make OM Incorporation Feasible
Incorporating organic matter (OM) back into the soil can be an expensive endeavor, and research is looking into calculating the carbon offset and that may pay off in the future….
Confusing Chicken Labels
…find food. Temperatures in the barn are raised to kill off any pathogens that may exist, and soil temperatures are also closely monitored – a 2” chicken cares much more…