…focuses on conserving soil, water and wildlife in wetlands. Politico reports the grant will mainly be used for technical assistance to train farm owners, operators and workers along the lower…
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…as part of an initiative aimed at enabling deep space missions. The Freight Farms box, dubbed the “Leafy Green Machine,” requires about 10 gallons of water per day, which is…
Vermont Stops GMO Label Enforcement
…General William Sorrell issued the announcement Tuesday saying he was pleased Vermont spurred Congress to act. However, Sorrell added “it is unfortunate that corporate interests were ultimately able to water…
Western View: Visit Parkfield
…the graze and water for his cattle, and grew the ranch to 20,000 acres. Late in the 1980’s his son Jack came back from college without a job; so they…
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…we’ve declined them too far,” said Ken Tate, University of California professor and Cooperative Extension rangeland watershed specialist. “In our opinion, the current science doesn’t support it—certainly not a continued…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…producers reduce pathogens in their water recycling systems, and implement best irrigation practices for improving horticultural profits. A Michigan State University project is helping growers better manage pollinators such as…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…and is utilizing its research and breeding expertise to develop and produce stevia, the all-natural, zero calorie sweetener for the food and beverage industry. For more information, please visit www.swseedco.com….
Honeybee Population Revival
…Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Why are Pollinators Important? Pollinators are nearly as important as sunlight, soil and water to the reproductive success of over 75% of the world’s flowering…
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
…to be absorbed by the soil and water. The hope is the information will encourage growers around the world, and particularly in Asia, to grow the more nitrogen-friendly varieties. Read…
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…really show their worth in challenging years. They help soils improve their capacity to hold more moisture and water infiltration improves. That can minimize cash crop loss due to stress….
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey Deadline Extended Thru August 8 The DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Program has developed a BMP Survey to help rank initial BMP development for the sustainable…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
…farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources in selected watersheds and to document on-farm conservation accomplishments. For example, a recent CEAP report for the Western…
Almond Board: Using All Techniques to Reduce Dust
…to Reduce Dust Robert Wilmott manages the Fresno State farm and says it’s important to keep several things in mind when it’s time to harvest. “So we run a water…
Agri View: Food Production
…our precious water supplies and a major polluter, as runoff from fertilizers and manure disrupts fragile lakes, rivers, and coastal ecosystems across the globe. Agriculture also accelerates the loss of…