…cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
…use. And, they heavily use and misuse pesticides, polluting the water and soil with their irresponsible chemical use. Now, this isn’t a matter of whether or not a person thinks…
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…acres of wetlands, which will reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality, and create wildlife habitat. “This overwhelming response is a product of USDA’s extensive outreach and the commitment of America’s…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 3
…Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the World Food Prize, drought resistant soil, and grilling like a PRO. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…initiative. Over the next two years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (FS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $130 million in the partnership, which also…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…silences genes in the mosquito so it does not pose a danger to other insects, including pollinators; A new soil nitrogen test that rapidly and inexpensively determines the total amount…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
…Missouri and other parts of the central plains, nearly 1,000 DamWatch alerts helped NRCS personnel focus their response efforts. NRCS personnel assisted project sponsors in reviewing the condition of hundreds…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…be submitted to NRCS state offices by July 31, 2015. Projects can range from individual to watershed-wide to ecosystem-wide. Under a similar program in the 2008 Farm Bill, NRCS and…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…irrigation and soil monitoring equipment. Seminar topics include: water management using soil moisture and plant stress monitoring technology; real-time remote monitoring and Web-based scheduling; pump and irrigation system maintenance and…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…escape from city life. But he did not relax there. The land had been heavily farmed and the soil was exhausted. London, still a young man just 30 years old,…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 12
…USDA Week In Review, the rural home ownership dream, healthy soil in the Sooner state, and LGBT pride at USDA. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Know Your Soil
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about soil before you buy, build or farm it. Know Your Soil For more information on soil surveys, go to websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…time – before stresses such as drought or lack of aeration can have a negative impact on the crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension,…