…power grid? And we are responding to this historic drought by helping farmers install highly efficient irrigation systems, soil moisture monitors and related solar-powered systems that ratchet up our water…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…row crops (tomatoes, alfalfa, wheat), farming practices (carbon inputs and rotations) and irrigation methods (furrow and flood, microirrigation). Samantha Ying, an assistant professor of environmental sciences at UC Riverside. Information…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to help plan and implement pollinator conservation practices. Those interested in assistance are encouraged to contact their local USDA service center….
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Fountains in Roseville, Dewitt Center in Rocklin, Quarry Ponds in Granite Bay, High Hand Nursery in Loomis, and RC Willey in Rocklin. All markets sell PlacerGROWN fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts,…
Whiskey Study
…us why researchers say you might not be able to tell the difference. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whiskey Study From: Drexel University Center for Hospitality and…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
UC releases new cost studies for growing almonds UC Agricultural Issues Center has released three new studies on the cost and returns of growing almonds in the Sacramento and San…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…Resources Conservation Service technical and financial assistance for drip irrigation and seasonal high tunnels to extend the growing season. Farm Services Agency microloans that provide up to $50,000 in financing…
Home-Made Fertilizer
…center often contain chemicals that may harm your plants, and are not environmentally friendly. In addition, fertilizer can be a bit pricey, and this is most likely why the myth…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…Center for Dairy Excellence in Harrisburg, Penn. Most recently, she served as the dairy and beef extension coordinator at the University of Maryland. Yeiser Stepp, of Annapolis, Md., got her…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…has held steady since 2000, and has actually declined over a longer period of time, largely due to more efficient irrigation management and infrastructure. “Almonds take up about 14 percent…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Exhibitors
…Convention Center. No other conference in the world offers more direct contact with almond industry professionals…Period. EVENTS The Almond Conference offers the following events and meal functions to attendees: Meal…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…in food production and distribution. Joining Rikkers at the market were representatives from the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, a non-profit organization that operates a farm, mobile market,…
Bison Our National Mammal
…and Oklahoma spawned today’s 2,500 privately ranched herds of bison that provide meat, wool and leather to growing markets. Native Americans are regaining opportunities to re-center their way of life…
Measuring Conservation Impacts on Water Quality
…and sediment in water leaving two similar fields after rain or irrigation. Experts will monitor one where a conservation practice, such as the use of cover crops in the off…