…U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jim Baird last month. Jones noted that the legislation would also direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a soil health study to demonstrate…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…would also be required to contain guaranteed annual flock placements and density. “We are glad that the first in a series of promised rules is being introduced,” said National Farmers…
Almond Update: Second Round of Soil and Irrigation Field Days
…are teaching how to do the hand field method to estimate soil moisture using soil that you pull with an auger. To be able to actually touch the soil yourself…
Agronomy Week 2022
…3.0/Wikipedia image Agronomy is defined as the science of soil management and crop production. This week, agronomy is celebrated by Dekalb, Asgrow, and Deltapine seed brands. Deltapine brand manager Kevin…
The Future of Food Production
…soil management and optimization of water use.” She says it’s an important effort that will help guide equipment manufacturers and farmers through the future. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
…cover the costs of soil testing, registration fees for educational events, and certification costs. Certain expenses for transitional producers will also be covered, including pre-certification inspection fees and system development…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…tease out the bacteria’s potential use as a seed inoculant that could benefit the quinoa crop from the moment it germinates in soil to the time it reaches full maturity…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…you have access to real-time ET monitoring, that’s also very useful.” Culumber, who was recently selected to be the Presidential Chair for Tree Nut Soil Science and Plant Water Relations…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…so that you’re matching up the active ingredient and what that active ingredient actually does,” said Wyant. “Are you trying to hold nutrients in the soil so that they don’t…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
Eradication efforts are continuing in Solano County related to a glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) discovery last Fall. A multitude of actions have been taken to address the GWSS infestation, with soil…
Almond Matters: Scouting for Summer Diseases in Orchards
…within your given orchard. If it’s a high-density orchard, basically you’ve restricted airflow,” said Burkdoll. “It can be better for production, but you also run the risk of creating a…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…a sustainability survey from those who farm the land the company owns. The survey asked questions about topics including the use of variable rate fertilizer, no-till operations, soil health practices,…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…overall emissions from agriculture fell at least 4.3%, or 28.8 million metric tons, compared to 2019. Emissions from agricultural soil management like fertilizer application and tillage practices were reduced by…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…smart agriculture in key areas will be prioritized. The target resource concerns include plant productivity and forest health, air quality, water quality and quantity, soil health and quality, and wildlife…