…entered into 606 contracts with farmers who are voluntarily undertaking this work—the Agency invested $19 million and the farmers matched that—for a total of $38 million in 2015 alone.” NRCS…
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…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…the future. Dr. Klein will be joining the organization with a tremendous amount of knowledge, education, and experience. Previously, she served as the Director of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition…
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
…the USDA wants farmers and ranchers to know that there are options for growers who receive an adverse decision from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…for Rural Heritage.com In colonial times a large percentage of Americans scratched out a living by tilling the soil. “Scratch” is an appropriate word to describe the efforts of these…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…to improve soil and water quality while also providing more wildlife habitat. Interested organic producers can offer eligible land for enrollment in the program at any time. FSA also provides…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…of sulfur in the soil in which the onions are grown. The Vidalia onion was named Georgia’s official state vegetable in 1990. Read more. From: Vidalia Onions.com History of the…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…advance a science-based, non-regulatory approach for reducing nutrient loss and improving water quality, soil health and habitat for at-risk species. Partners in this project are matching NRCS funding four-to-one for…
Warm, Dry February Stalls Snowpack Gains
…from record early-season snowfall are largely declining due to changing weather conditions. “December snows got us off to a strong start,” NRCS Hydrologist Cara McCarthy said. “But snowpack increases stalled…