…it, plus make an investment of their own carbon in the form of manure. The end result is a rich field ready for another crop. But there’s more to the…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
New Beginnings Spring from the Homeless Garden Project by Suzanne Pender, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Field crops on the Homeless Garden Project. NRCS photo. The Homeless Garden Project (HGP)…
Prospective Plantings for 2016
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Field Office today released the forecasts of field crop plantings for 2016. These forecasts, of acreage planted and to be planted, are based on a survey…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…of experience in the cable television industry have included valuable contributions in the field of network affiliate relations and the management of multiple broadband system marketing and operations. He has…
Healthier Shopping
…of products in a space as big as a football field with expertly crafted in-store marketing,” Payne said. “We provide them with easy-to-use decision aides regarding what and how much…
National Weed Appreciation Day
…each weed and find useful cooking and preparation tips. How to Observe: Use #WeedAppreciationDay to post on social media. Image credits: (top right) Dandelion – By Angel caboodle at English…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…any available data. In preparation for Phase One, wineries should review the County’s definition of “Production” and its own operations to determine whether they are in compliance with their use…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…cotton became entrenched. Advertisement for the twine binder version of the McCormick reaper. Caption reads: “The People’s Favorite! The World-Renowned McCormick Twine Binder! Victorious in over 100 Field Trials! New…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…farmers are projected to bring in a record 13.5 billion bushels. Much of that – at least 58 percent – is dent corn or “field corn,” the kind grown primarily…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
…for your specific field are important for an optimal fertilization program. Adjustments depend on expected yield, soil properties, local weather conditions, and crop management. Consideration of the multiple pathways of…
Confusing Chicken Labels
…table! See (and share) the journey of the all-American chicken from the chicken farm to your table in this infographic. In preparation for the arrival of baby chicks, barns are…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…conjunction with Discovery Education, is providing high school students nationwide with a firsthand glimpse into contemporary agriculture through The Smart Farm: Where Technology and Innovation Meet live virtual field trip…
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
…dinner in 1862. Far from being as Irish as a shamrock field, this St. Patrick’s Day classic is as American as apple pie. Try one of the following recipes: (from:…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…crops instead of the rich alfalfa and clover fields that previously offered a healthy habitat for bee pollination has caused a steady decline in bee population. Additionally, fewer wildflower fields…