…quality. These goals are all areas where NRCS’ science-based conservation methods can help. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS offers organic conservation assistance to help farmers improve soil health…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in soil, trees and plants was approved on a 6-0 bipartisan vote of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee this week….
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
U.S. EPA Provides Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $8.5 million in research…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…major cities. Others will head to MexicoÆs urban areas, such as Mexico City and Guadalajara, increasing social, economic and environmental pressure on these already vastly overpopulated areas. Abolition of import…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…cotton, rice, sorghum, oil crops, dry beans, potatoes, and sugarcane/sugar beets are forecast to rise by at least 1 percent in 2016. Direct government farm program payments are forecast to…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…knowledge and best practices to enhance Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy animal health, lower production costs, and minimize environmental impacts.” Grants were awarded through the Animal Nutrition, Growth, and Lactation program, part…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…[NRCS district conservationist] Rich Casale to talk about the possibility of using the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative and conservation planning for the site.” NRCS provided soils information…
Local Food Market
…without antibiotics and growth hormones, says Brad Masi, an instructor in environmental studies at Oberlin College in Ohio. The gold standard is to buy both local and organic. Bottom line….
The California Kitchen: Poppy Seed Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
…T Poppy Seeds 2 Cup Mayo 2 T Pinot Gris 1 T Olive Oil 2 oz. of Chicken Diced 2 Cup Seasoned Flour 1 Fuji Apple 1 Cup Sweet and…
Pork Producers Support ‘CARB’ Recommendations
…antibiotic resistant take a number of steps, including embracing a “One Health” approach that looks at the resistance issue from a human, animal and environmental prospective; improving coordination and collaboration…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…“But it was still a huge chunk of money for our agency and we are trying to spend it to provide the greatest benefit to the largest number of people.”…
Prospective Plantings for 2016
…farmers were expecting to plant 26.0 thousand acres of sweet potatoes in 2016, up 13 percent from the acreage planted last year. Sweet Potatoes – California farmers were expecting to…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Regional Director David Murillo. Reclamation determines the allocation of CVP water for agricultural, environmental, and municipal and industrial (M&I) purposes based upon many factors including hydrologic conditions, reservoir storage levels,…
