The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended. The CRP general signup has previously been scheduled…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…than February, but for many late February is just right. Peas can germinate with soil temperatures in the low 40s. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…Program aims to provide much-needed resources to the industry. The project aims to better protect California’s 800,000 farmworkers from COVID risks. “We’re really excited about this opportunity to partner with…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…from being converted to other uses. The program also helps to restore and protect wetlands through the use of innovative conservation systems. “Conservation easements are a critical conservation tool helping…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…be far more costly than it is worth. Mr. Biden wants to pay for this 50 million acres of cover crop with a cap and trade program. Companies could buy…
Space is Limited, Make a Magnetic Herb Garden
…process for each of your herbs, and wa-la, you have just made your own do it yourself a magnetic garden. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows how effective conservation practices are in addressing emission levels. The study incorporates data collected between 2004 and 2018. As…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor
…garden when planted nearby cabbage, spinach, sunflowers, dill, parsley, or Marigolds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor Sponsored…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
…a statewide basis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that payments under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program are being suspended. Industry members are being asked to provide information as part…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…of Ours program here. What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game Americans to Eat Record 1.42 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LV Wings remain…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…it got washed off anyway. So, you’ll probably have to go back and reapply with a chlorothalonil, copper program, mancozeb, or other topical contact materials,” Burkdoll explained. “For the most…