…fund implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon. John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center One of the grant…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…that an organic plan would provide social and economic co-benefits while also facilitating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the proposal explains how an Organic Transition Option would specifically…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
…watergrass, and the new species that began popping up in fields over the last couple of years. The samples will be grown out in the greenhouse to better understand watergrass…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and are designed to improve soil health, sequester carbon and help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The on-farm projects will collect data and showcase conservation management…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
…a week or two. Placing green tomatoes in a paper bag with a ripe apple could work, too. The apple gives off ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening. Be sure…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…Huanglongbing disease in the lab and the greenhouse setting.” Thus far in the research, the peptide appears to perform well even under conditions of significant heat. Warm temperatures have been…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…from OEFI will consult with CARB and the AMMP Technical Advisory Committee in evaluating any submitted proposals. The practices which show the most potential for achieving reductions in greenhouse gas…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Service, has developed the method for quantifying how effective the management practices are in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also achieving management goals of landowners and reducing wildfire risk. “People are really seeing the value of it and they are seeing that it’s better…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by an estimated 73,800 tons annually. “The number of applicants is testament to the value and popularity of this program,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing,…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…a greenhouse, sunroom, or somewhere heated unless you live in zones 8 and above. If growing more than one orange tree on your property, be sure to plant the trees…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…environments and soils. You can even grow it in cooler climates if you use protective covers or in a greenhouse. Agretti grows in USDA Agricultural zones 8 through 11, requires…