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FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
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USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…forecasting existing conditions, the project partners intend to show that farmers can conserve more water and use water resources more effectively than using existing forecasting methods. Appalachian Sustainable Development proposes…
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Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…it helps to conserve water in the soil. The ideal choice for winter mulching is anything that is loose and insulating. Whatever mulch you decide to use, it needs to…
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…your spiral up with soil. Bagged potting soil is the easiest way to go. Adding a couple of inches of hardwood mulch will also help preserve water and protect roots…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. The program has 22 million acres enrolled, but with the 2018 Farm…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
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Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures Released
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Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
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