…program, which has prevented more than 9 billion tons of soil from being eroded and sequestered an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases. Farmers and ranchers who…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; Created more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with…
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
…in a cooler area, it may still be possible to succeed at growing yams in a greenhouse. Yams require full sun and should be planted indoors before the first frost…
Vegetable Gardening in the Off Season
…pros and cons of growing vegetables in containers indoors. Alternatively, think about making your own greenhouse or cold frame outdoors to keep veggies safe before the cold hits. The vegetables…
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
…said in a statement. “If the romaine does not have information about harvest region or does not indicate that it has been grown indoors (i.e. hydroponically and greenhouse-grown), throw it…
Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space
Cathy Isom has some tips to help you maximize greenhouse space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space The benefits of having a…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
Street lighting and power lines in front of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) historical facade of headquarters skyscraper – San Francisco, California. Credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com As incredible…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Healthy Soils practices sequester carbon and reduce climate warming greenhouse gases. Whole Orchard Recycling is a practice by which orchards are chipped and incorporated back into the soil. As an…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels on dairies across California. “The awards allow our dairy families to produce clean renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These efforts promote energy-secure…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…one of the worst greenhouse gas pollutants on the planet. Maybe they are ignoring it because the gas is a direct result of so-called ‘green’ energy sources – It is…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…these critical markets for Iowa agriculture.” Background on the Renewable Fuel Standard: Congress passed the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and expand the nation’s renewable fuels…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…you’re house or yard isn’t quite that steamy, try setting your pot on a warming tray or in a bright, summer greenhouse. Soak your drumstick plant seeds for about 24…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…round of funding. CDFA has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019, to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health through sequestering carbon and…