…practices and soil conservation provide opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and further California’s climate adaptation goals, “said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture….
Nut Tree Yellowing in Northern California
Growers are seeing some abnormal yellowing and lack of growth on nut trees in northern California and the problem could be in the soil. Yellowing Nut Trees Advisors have gotten…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 24
…In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a new weight management tool, visitors from Nepal, and man-made wildlife habitats. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ www.cnpp.usda.gov www.nrcs.usdagov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…the soil. “Almond orchards capture and store a significant amount of carbon both above and below the surface over their 25-year lifecycle. This carbon storage provides a climate benefit not…
USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth
Space satellite orbiting the earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
…use. And, they heavily use and misuse pesticides, polluting the water and soil with their irresponsible chemical use. Now, this isn’t a matter of whether or not a person thinks…
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…acres of wetlands, which will reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality, and create wildlife habitat. “This overwhelming response is a product of USDA’s extensive outreach and the commitment of America’s…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 3
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the World Food Prize, drought resistant soil, and grilling like a PRO. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…initiative. Over the next two years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (FS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $130 million in the partnership, which also…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…silences genes in the mosquito so it does not pose a danger to other insects, including pollinators; A new soil nitrogen test that rapidly and inexpensively determines the total amount…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…Missouri and other parts of the central plains, nearly 1,000 DamWatch alerts helped NRCS personnel focus their response efforts. NRCS personnel assisted project sponsors in reviewing the condition of hundreds…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…be submitted to NRCS state offices by July 31, 2015. Projects can range from individual to watershed-wide to ecosystem-wide. Under a similar program in the 2008 Farm Bill, NRCS and…