…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…available in both English and Spanish. Sessions will cover a variety of training topics that agricultural operations will need to cover for the coming year. “We also have our innovative…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…several notable practices that had a significant impact. Composting, cover cropping, installation of pollinator hedgerows, and implementing no-till approaches have been critical in address climate concerns. Farmers and ranchers have…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…The annual crops meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 16 and Friday, February 19. Finally, the perennial crops meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 and Friday, February 26….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…neglected to put in a cover crop this year. Sayer explained they won’t have the normal filter strip they usually do to keep rain events from washing sediments out of…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…with dew formation on leaves. Overcrowding and lack of aeration support disease occurrence. The symptoms include white powdery patches on the top section of the leaves which can cover the…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…and treat them with natural means. We will cover this in the next week of programs. Potato Blight was caused by one of the worst plant pathogens out there. Prevention…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…
Ground Cover that Stays Green in the Winter
Ground cover that stays green in the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From a stone terrace off the kitchen of the main residence, the forest walk…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
…and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the report highlights the effect that broadband connectivity has on the production of certain row crops. One of the key findings of…