…Forkey at (530) 792-5653. For more information on NRCS programs, visit www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov. Since its inception in 1935, NRCS has worked in partnership with private landowners and a variety of local,…
Measuring Conservation Impacts on Water Quality
NRCS to Help Farmers Measure Conservation Impacts on Water Quality Monitoring stations enable NRCS to measure the amount of nutrients and sediment in water at the edge of farm field….
Keys (2.0) of Soil Taxonomy available in Spanish
…After decades of working with soil scientists from around the world, NRCS decided it was important to increase awareness and expand knowledge of the value of soil and its impact…
CDFA: 16M for 129 projects
…million in private cost-share dollars. The funding will support GHG emission reductions through projects that include irrigation water-efficiency modifications like drip and microsprinkler systems, energy-efficient water pumps, soil moisture sensors…
For Agriculture, Every Day is Earth Day
…with our nation’s farmers and ranchers to implement voluntary, incentive-based conservation practices that have drastically reduced soil and water erosion and provided critical wildlife habitat among a host of other…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…state and federal partners. Today, growers are benefiting from the use of thermotherapy, soil acidification, biocontrol and other tools funded through the first round of HLB MAC investment. The HLB…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…farm to actively engage in the larger organic movement by helping define and shape what organic is.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs provided Diggin’ Roots with financial assistance…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…However, frequent mechanical tillage can reduce soil integrity, which increases costs for farmers and negatively impacts future crop growth. Now, Montana State University (MSU) researchers are studying an alternate technique…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
…in spite of seasonal fluctuations in wastewater flow like those seen in the wine industry, and generates compost-enhancing castings from worm digestion, returning nutrients to the soil. Working with Worms…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…quality. These goals are all areas where NRCS’ science-based conservation methods can help. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS offers organic conservation assistance to help farmers improve soil health…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…Soils Program to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural operations and increase carbon sequestration, or storage, in agricultural soil. Benefits to increased health of agricultural soils include…
Unique Gardens
…installed with lightweight soil, a bit of mulch, and voila. It does take some effort to get the ball rolling on these things — checking rental regulations, investigating the building’s…
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality…