…“So that differentiation, if the system’s not set up to handle that, that could cause over irrigations or under irrigations.” Adopting conservation techniques and installing equipment to increase conservation helps…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
…input into a program that will piece them together to create a 3D image of the soil sample, providing volume measurement. Upon testing the method against the standards for measuring…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…the program and, at times, I catch them practicing the different mindfulness technique on their own. I know the mindfulness program is great for our youth because in their own…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
…starting to harden off now for winter and extra nutrients this time of year can make them less hardy. On tomorrow’s program we will take a look at the tricks…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…are: UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil Health Institutes,…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
…well as extractives.” Development of the CELF process for hemp has been made possible by the Environmental Protection Agency’s People, Prosperity and the Planet Program. The initial aim of the…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…bad. It’s also time to stop fertilizing roses for the growing season. On tomorrow’s program we will take a look at the tricks that keep gardens in the Pacific Northwest…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFA SAP) is contemplating some changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The panel…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…bulbs as soon possible. On tomorrow’s program we will take a look at the tricks that keep gardens in the Midwest looking their very best. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The national RCPP provides funding support for conservation partnerships to improve water quality and reliability, enhance soil health, protect agricultural viability, and support…
Benefits of Growing Sculpit on Your Farm or in Your Garden
…an annual festival for it. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Benefits of Growing Sculpit on Your Farm or in Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…