…agriculture. She also speaks about how the development of agtech is a powerful solution to succession in farming – especially in a world where the industry is facing increasing regulations…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…Detector Canines strategic initiative. Its goal is to expand the use of detector dogs to enhance domestic pest surveys, detect pests early, and facilitate the trade of U.S. agricultural products….
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…involved in this program use these skills as they participate in various professional activities. These skills benefit their longtime career development and professional behavior. Stever-Blattler suggests that anyone interested in…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…access, share reports with colleagues, subscribe to reports and receive notifications when a new report is published. The app is said to be very simple to use and includes built-in…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…of $/greenhouse gas reduction.” The AMMP program has invested $68 million in 116 projects totaling 220,000 MTCO2e reductions annually. The application deadline is May 9th. Community resources are available on…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…the dominant form of tillage, improving soil health and reducing fuel use. · Use of structural practices increased, largely in combination with conservation tillage as farmers increasingly integrated conservation treatments…
Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting
How to use soil blocks for better seed starting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil Blocks Pinterest Image Soil blocking involves creating compressed blocks of soil to…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
Australian students partake in tours of agricultural operations without ever leaving the classroom. This is due to an immersive technology-based company called Think Digital. The founder, Tim Gentle, uses his…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade
…prepare Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade below. The California Kitchen: Crispy Parmesan Crisps For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…through the practice with a streamlined contracting process. More information on EQIP and the initiative can be found here <https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/eqip/>. Listen to the radio report below. Cover Crop Initiative Deadline…
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
Using a multi-step approach to mitigate weeds on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image Tackling weeds requires a multi-step…