The benefits of liquid manure drip irrigation are attracting considerable interest within the dairy industry. Sustainable Conservation and Netafim have worked to create a system for filtering liquid manure before…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…however, manure application to alfalfa is common in the state’s dairy regions. The over half a million acres of alfalfa in California could represent an important repository for compost, for…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…of solid particles in liquid manure, the performance of a manure SDI relies heavily on the effectiveness of pre-system solid separation. The report acknowledges there is significant cost involved with…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
…been leveraging many tools to help producers.” Several more specialty crops have been added to the list of eligible commodities, including tangelos, pumpkins, dates, microgreens, and pomegranates. Liquid eggs, frozen…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-04-20
…looking into expanding the use of dairy manure products and a new campaign that is encouraging best practices for farmworkers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…the fruit flies as soon as they touch the liquid. Place the trap near your fruit bowl or trash can to trap any pesky fruit flies in the kitchen. An…
Using a Common Household Product as a Weed Killer
…cleaner, disinfectant, stain remover, and it has the ability to help control weeds, too. However, you wouldn’t want to use this acidic liquid in all areas of your landscape because…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…Manure Management Program (AMMP). Since the program was developed in 2016, the number of practices eligible for support has increased as a result of coordination between CDFA and the California…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…presents any potential issues as it relates to fresh produce. “There are some concerns in terms of food safety since you are having manure from the sheep when they grazing…
How to Use Eggshells and Coffee Grounds as Compost
…of nitrogen and calcium. The duo of used coffee grounds and eggshells are also helpful as mulch, an asset that liquid or powdered commercial fertilizer can’t offer. Rinse your eggshells…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020
…or 1 C 1/4 C Water Optional Liquid Nitrogen Listen to Albert prepare Strawberry Sorbet 2020 below. The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet 2020 For this and many more of these…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…With Meyer’s leadership, more than 700 dairy farms have completed an on-site, third-party evaluation of their facility’s manure management. The program has been so successful that it received California’s highest…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…Several initiatives such as the Healthy Soils Program, Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program have helped the agricultural industry to adopt new farming practices to…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…including manure – from off the farm. The decision provides for the ability to sell or give away up to 5,000 cubic yards of finished compost and avoid separate registration…