…can compost be used? Compost can be used in landscape and field crop productions as a soil amendment. It has found uses in the horticulture, viticulture, greenhouse production, turfgrass applications…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…use and occupancy” of its land by outsiders, a prohibition that would apply to carbon storage because the gas would remain underground for hundreds of years. The proposed regulation would…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…(RCPP) from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “U.S. dairy is already very efficient from a greenhouse gas standpoint, but there are lots of opportunities to do more,” Bonnie explained. “Looking…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…that enhance carbon sequestration and diminish greenhouse gas emissions. The FSA has also introduced additional flexibility in soil rental rate adjustments, with the possibility of rate increases where appropriate. Payments…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…on more than 23 million acres of private land. “Through the addition of tools to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and better quantify these efforts, we’ve made the Conservation…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…– Zoom October 10 2:30 PM CDT Meeting Registration – Zoom In-Person Sessions WHEN WHERE October 12, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council DCI Propagators 7073 40th Avenue Hudsonville,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the topics of an upcoming State Board of Food and Ag meeting, gas…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…emissions, a potent greenhouse gas,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Science and innovation are the keys to helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners succeed in the…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…greenhouse, nursery, and flowers sectors is anticipated to reach $726.96 billion by 2027, showcasing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Conservation Project Supported by USDA Grant of $90 Million
…implementation of climate-smart practices. Project priorities also include advancing greenhouse gas Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV), and supporting producer participation in resulting markets. A formal call for proposals is…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
Gas prices are rising once again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Evergreens and Dandelions on Unsplash The nation’s average gasoline price soared 16.5 cents in…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse-Urban Farming-Double Reach Rows USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
…the implementation of non-digester manure management practices. The aim is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California. The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…