…project looking at building soil health to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also improving water quality. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said that part of the…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…safe for your friend. Lemon Balm doesn’t just smell amazing: it’s beneficial for many herbivore animal bellies. For example, it can alleviate (and prevent) bloating and gas in rabbits, and…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…air quality emissions. The cost of that had also increased,” Hamilton explained. “There would be another step up if we went back and redid that study even now, even just…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
…for renewable natural gas usage in CA projected to be costly, and the steps growers are taking in almond orchards as harvest approaches. Tune in to the show for these…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…replacing fossil natural gas with renewable natural gas has great potential. Taking organic waste and turning it into an energy source can be very practical in many applications. However, when…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…my top gas station food picks. Sounds yummy, right?! Photo by Justus Menke on Pexels.com Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Convenience store food is not…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…greenhouse gas emissions. Carlos Suarez and RaeAnn Dubay from the Natural Resources Conservation Service also provided information about the new pilot program being offered, the Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC). The…
Week in Review: ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’ Labor Market & New Guidelines for Winegrape Mechanization
…to maximize its value. The legislation is designed to assist farmers and ranchers address greenhouse gas emission levels through voluntary programs. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld the rights…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…a vote of 92 to eight. The legislation is designed to assist farmers and ranchers address greenhouse gas emission levels through voluntary programs. A certification program to solve technical entry…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…Climate-Smart Practice Incentives have been added by FSA for practices to sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A one-time “inflationary” adjustment for payment rates is being added by FSA….
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
A beneficial bacterium, Paraburkholderia phytofirmans, is proving to be a valuable biological approach to combatting Pierce’s disease. Researchers have been working with the bacterium for quite some time. In greenhouse…
Common Plant Pests and Diseases for a Favorite Culinary Herb
Some common plants pests and diseases for a favorite culinary herb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Basil Growing in a Hydroponic Greenhouse Deposit Photos Image Basil is one…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…Science Advisory Panel convened an ad hoc advisory group charged with developing potential changes to the program. SWEEP is aimed at improving water conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…new technologies and sustainability approaches. Companies with viable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the environmental impact of agriculture, or support smallholder farmers are all encouraged to submit an…