The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…second investment in E85 in California. Earlier this year, the Nebraska organization provided two grants to Pearson to help pay for E85 gas pumps at two gas stations in the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
Pacific Gas & Electric has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and…
Italian Eggplant Varieties to Grow on the Farm or Garden
…Jaylo’ is one of the best Italian eggplant cultivars for greenhouse growers. ‘Dancer’ has semi-cylindrical fruits that are up to 8-inches long and 4-inches wide. These eggplants are mild, not…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case (GRC) which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. Over a four-year period, the proposal…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…Natural Resources Conservation Service. The HSP Incentives Program provides financial assistance for the implementation of ag management practices to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. HSP…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…people. So, we’re working on another product that hopefully, we’ll be testing next year,” Brim-Deforest explained. “We’ve tested it in the greenhouse, and we’ve done some field testing, but we…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…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…
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…