…scientists analyze the snowpack, air temperature, soil moisture and other measurements taken from remote sites to develop the water supply forecasts. The Cascades of Oregon and Washington have received normal…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…enable agribusinesses to ingest specific, actionable, high-resolution weather, crop and soil information for data-driven farming. The ClearAg™ API platform takes field-specific weather, combines it with the science of soil and…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…an investment in our future”. The grant announcement was made at Recirculating Farms Coalition in New Orleans. Recirculating Farms received a BFRDP grant to develop training sessions focusing on soil-based…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
…believed pecans could be a great crop to grow in California, as the tree was very adaptable to all sorts of soils and it lived a very long time with…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…USDA is also soliciting proposals for projects to stimulate natural resource improvements, including, but not limited to, improvements in water quantity, soil health, and wildlife habitat. Applications from this funding…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
New restrictions for the soil fumigation uses of chloropicrin have been issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, despite scientific data provided by the agricultural sector that restrictions already…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…as temperatures warm in spring and summer. NWCC scientists analyze the snowpack, air temperature, soil moisture and other measurements taken from remote sites to develop the water supply forecasts. Overall,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…for a total of $2.4 billion for conservation. Through RCPP, partners propose conservation projects to improve soil health, water quality and water use efficiency, wildlife habitat, and other related natural…
Conservation Practices Result in Healthy Grass and Strong Soil
…helps a family ranch operation in Hawaii ensure there’s enough healthy grass to feed their cows. Susan Carter has the story. Conservation Practices Result In Healthy Grass and Strong Soil…
Success of Good Soil Health on a Ranch of Grass Fed Cattle
Soil health has recently taken a strong front and center presence, but for one local Hawaiian rancher, practicing soil and water conservation has been a part of his operation since…
Soil Health Movement Could Open New Opportunities
One agricultural retailer says if farmers adopt soil health practices being pushed by the USDA and others, it would open new sales opportunities for makers of fertilizers and other inputs….
The Importance of Soil Health
What would it mean to us if soil and its importance are taken for granted? Rod Bain reports. The Importance of Soil Health…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…and Capture Water May: Soils Support Buildings/Infrastructure June: Soils Support Recreation July: Soils Are Living August: Soils Support Health September: Soils Protect the Natural Environment October: Soils and Products We…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine In Riverside County
…females and reduce the density of the population. Finally, fruit removal will occur within 100 meters of the larval detection property in order to remove any fruit infested with eggs…