…promote sustainable activities. This fact should make them an ideal conduit to help growers monetize carbon credits, according to Axiom. However, only 29 percent are actively participating and monetizing carbon….
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
…adoption of more sustainable pest management tools and practices. “The development of this statewide network to provide information to communities about pesticides being applied around them is just a piece…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…prune and walnut pest management. Integrated weed management in rice systems will be the topic of discussion for the October 11webinar. The October 18 webinar will feature information on vegetable…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…environmental and conservation groups. Several funding priorities to help mitigate the impact of drought conditions and issues of wildfire were pointed out in the letter. “While the bipartisan infrastructure package…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…are going to be pairing biologicals with our fertility management to help make sure that fertilizer, when we apply it, gets into the plant, as opposed to lost with the…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…responded with three solutions announced in a news release. The goals include the U.S. Dairy Net Zero initiative, The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program and School Nutrition and…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…highlight the need for immediate action after months of problems. The coalition expressed appreciation for the actions already taken to remedy the challenges with ocean transport but notes that a…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
Growers have some decisions to make when it comes to getting the maximum value of cover crop benefits in their orchards. Management practices play a critical role in how effective…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Community Protection Act. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues Sponsored Content…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…ranchers make fall and winter herd management decisions.” The ELAP already addresses the cost of transporting water during drought conditions. The program is being expanded for 2021 to include feed…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…given the drought conditions,” said Luke Matthews, Wildlife Programs Manager for the California Rice Commission. “So, this program provides cost-share payments to help operate groundwater pumps to create that habitat.”…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…in-door presentations. In there, we’ll be talking about other issues related to forage such as nutrient management, pest management, and then also have an update from someone at the Fresno…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…doing, that’s all related to detection, quarantine, and management,” Hanson explained. “We are still doing some weed biology work in trying to make sure we understand how this plant grows…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
Corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for crop insurance coverage. Starting in the 2022 crop year, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency will offer the Post Application…