The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act that was recently introduced is aimed at addressing climate change concerns by supporting more participation in carbon markets. The bill would establish a certification…
You Should Keep a Garden Journal
…Keeping a garden journal also allows you to make smarter plant choices, better time your gardening chores, and also keep better track of what you’ve planted. It’s also important to…
Building a New Flower Bed
…your climate and are suited to your site’s exposure to climate. Whether its lowing growing annuals, such as sweet alyssum, or impatiens, or tall flowers like sunflowers, hollyhocks, or cosmos,…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…more and more attention as a key element in addressing climate change and increasing soil organic matter for drought resiliency.” It was the first year that applications for the Healthy…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-27-20
…farming incentives required to meet the state’s climate goals and learn the source of last year’s E.coli outbreak. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…sizable achievements,” said AFT California Regional Director Kara Heckert. “To protect our agricultural land in the valley to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…an update to the Climate Change Scoping Plan was heard which detailed plans for new areas that will be included in the plan. ARB voted to incorporate the Natural and…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
…part of the environment you’re considering; whether it’s to meet the science-based targets of reducing climate change, whether it’s to reduce energy consumption for improvement in water use efficiency,” said…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…are continuing to reduce the amount of per-unit greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, trapping heat and making the planet warmer, thus contributing to climate…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…through a $34 million appropriation from California Climate Investments. Grant applicants are encouraged to visit the webpages for the programs for additional information and grant requirements. Listen to the report…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
…soil health. We discuss the role of soil carbon in natural climate solutions and talk about the importance of agriculturists communicating with consumers about the food and farming industry. Tune…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…on crop production. Ambient ozone and the effects of climate change can negatively impact table grape productivity by as much as 22 percent, while strawberry productivity was only reduced by…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
…Height – tall varieties over 14 inches are best. Climate – pick varieties that grow well in your climate. Variety – don’t…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…gas (GHG) emissions than transportation was conducted using different metrics for comparison. However, it has sparked the belief that methane emissions from livestock are a major contributor to climate change. …