…NRCS Chief Jason Weller. “This is another great example of how using scientific data and technology makes partnerships like the Sage Grouse Initiative more effective.” Terrell Erickson, director of NRCS’…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…minimize environmental impacts. Improving No-till and cover cropping strategies help to build soil organic matter and sequester carbon, while also improving soil quality and retaining soil moisture. In a no-till…
Industry Gets White Rot Update
…in the soil at planting. As few as one sclerotium per 10 kilograms of soil can initiate disease. Only one sclerotium per kilogram of soil can cause measurable disease loss,…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
…alternatives is grinding up whole almond orchards and incorporating the tree biomass into the soil, leading to the question of how this additional organic matter affects the soil, and more…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…did in the late 1800’s. But now, those ranchers apply those hard-won lessons about over-grazing, water management and soil conservation. The ranches have their cattle graze on the public land…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Presidents Who Farmed
…beans, corn, and tomatos, and pouring tubs of water into sandy soil that would sprout large watermelon. And about a year before he became President, George W. Bush – bought…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…the soil particle surface. In fine textured soils across the State, CEC values can be very high, with values ranging between 15-40 meq/100 g of soil. Generally, sandy loams are…
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
…with respect to soil water depletions, costs, carbon capture and soil improvement in a range of orchard and tomato production systems. A variety of data collection efforts are now underway…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
…Pumpkins like and need a lot of water, but don’t plant pumpkins in wet or dense soil. They need good, well-drained soil. You can dig it up by hand. Don’t…
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
…22nd century • Irrigation scheduling and infrastructure • Available incentive programs • SWEEP, NRCS EQIP & CSP, etc. • Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Updates • Nitrogen management plans, farm…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…we were losing probably 20-ton soil per acre, and now we’re down to less than one ton of soil loss per acre with the use of our covers.” Brandt is…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria found in soil. Spinosad is approved for use in organic agriculture and is safe for humans, livestock and pets. Flies are attracted to…