…protect land and water on over 400 million acres nationwide. Read more about USDA’s record conservation outcomes under this Administration at Caring for our Land, Air and Water: Preserving Precious…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…East Lansing, Michigan, $134,657 Gateway Greening, Inc., Saint Louis, Missouri, $135,309 The Harley School, Rochester, New York, $ 45,470 The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio, $33,156 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
…from soil, water, and sun to plants, animals, and people, interact with and affect food production. These awards are made through NIFA’s Bioenergy and Natural Resources Program, Agroecosystem priority area…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
…Initial allocations frequently change. For example, the initial allocation for this year (2016) was 10 percent, with a final allocation of 60 percent. DWR typically issues a final allocation in…
Caring for Christmas Cacti
…is holiday cacti are relatively easy to care for. Tips include not to over water allowing for dry out in between watering to avoid stem and root rot. Holiday cacti…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…2015, SB 101, (Chapter 321, Statues of 2015), which authorizes CDFA to “support greenhouse gas emission reductions through water and energy efficiency grants promoting water and energy savings.” SWEEP is…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…out later. The late-maturing oat variety also produced higher quality forage, with greater energy density in the plant stems and leaves, and greater concentrations of water-soluble carbohydrates that support cattle…
Food Safety Tips
…and poultry to the right temperature it will kill any bacteria that may be present, so washing isn’t necessary. Tip # 2 – Use the refrigerator, the cold-water method or…
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
…Gabe Detar quickly recognized how this partnership might benefit industry across the state. “They vaccinated half of them and there were zero abortions,” Detar said. “The cows without vaccinations had…
Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving
…cold tap water, changing the water every 30 minutes. For instructions on microwave defrosting, refer to your microwave’s owner’s manual. Cold water and microwave thawing can also be used if…
Photosynthesis on Steroids
…Photosynthesis is how a plant converts sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into food. But the process is very inefficient, using only one percent of available energy. A plant’s protective system…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…plant varieties. The nurseries utilize energy and water-efficient irrigation systems and moisture sensors that have reduced water use per acre by 50%. The Riverside County facility’s new system reuses 1…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
…for 2016 (cash expenses above cash revenues). States trending higher: Iowa and South Dakota; States trending lower: Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, North Dakota and Wyoming; States treading water: Minnesota, Nebraska….
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…and organic recycling initiatives, Ahold USA retail divisions are on a path to reach their goal of achieving zero waste by 2020.” – said Marissa Nelson, SVP Responsible Retailing and…