…your growing season by using a high tunnel. Improve your soil health by utilizing no-till practices. Provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands. Reduce input costs by focusing…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…this process should pay close attention to their soil. “The first piece of advice I give any grower who is interested in doing groundwater recharge is to first understand your…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS bolstering staff to provide more assistance to producers, CFBF looking to define…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…from new tiling for corn, soy, and other plantings that release carbon from the soil. EPA’s GHG calculator says that’s the climate equivalent of driving 17 million and 57 million…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Signed by agency…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…they are going to care deeply about how those calories are produced.” To that end, Carl is exploring the potential for biologicals, biopesticides, soil testing and management that will allow…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers strawberry farmers receiving support in the fight against soil-born diseases, an initiative that…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…getting the best input into the start of your growing season.” ABC continues to work with growers in addressing issues of soil health and soil quality. As part of that…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…of 1,3-D exposure. The material is used to address a variety of soil-borne pests in agriculture, particularly nematodes. Proposed regulations would expand setbacks from occupied structures, as well as place…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…NRCS asks for comments on how to target program benefits, quantify impact, and improve program delivery and outreach, especially for underserved producers. Comments are due Dec. 21, 2022. NRCS will…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…is perhaps one of the most efficient tools that our growers can use to mitigate soil challenges, replant complex, and our major pests and diseases,” Saa explained. “We have put…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Mexican lawmakers pushing to ban nearly 200 pesticide chemicals, NRCS seeking runtime info…