The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Atwater FFA Sweeps Merced College FFA Field Day
…FFA 2nd place Land team included Juan Hurtado (3rd overall), Joseph Kamesch, Gabby England, and Amber Miller. The contest involves the evaluation and interpretation of soils and soil profiles. Students…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…active ingredient in NIMITZ is distributed through the soil and into contact with nematodes through irrigation or rainfall. Unlike older chemistries, there is no mandatory tarping or specialized machinery requirement….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, partnering for healthier eating and a flowering of success. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fns.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…for the 2015 event is “California Agriculture: Breaking new Ground.” A focus will be the importance of soil health to our food supply and all of agriculture. Ag Day is…
Sending farmers to Mars
…and they will need to be exceptionally efficient. The soil will be very costly as it is shipped in from Earth, and they will have precious little water to grow…
California Ag Day is Coming! Mark Your Calendars!
…and understanding of the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions.” Ag Day goes on rain or shine, and California’s soil is thirsty – so if it…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 27
…In Review, testifying on the Farm Bill, from the Army to the farm, and 100 years of market news. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/newfarmers?navid=newfarmers http://blogs.usda.gov/page/2/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
Experts are seeing a need to add potassium to some tomato crops that are being drip irrigated. Might Need Added Potassium Researchers are seeing low potassium numbers from soils in…
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
…snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/…
Soil in the City
You could soon be seeing more backyard and community gardens cropping up in urban areas. Cathy Isom tells us why. Soil in the City…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…Sustainable Ag Expo held at the Madonna Inn Expo Center on November 17-18 focuses on “Balancing Water, Soil, and Nutrient Resources for Long Term Sustainability.” Along with many environmental themes…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 13
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, helping birds, not enough snow and Black History Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/weather/ http://blogs.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Atwater FFA Charters a Strong Showing at Arbuckle Field Day
…Joseph Kamesch (4th overall), Gabby England (5th overall), Juan Hurtado (6th overall), and Amber Miller. The contest involves the evaluation and interpretation of soils and soil profiles. Students analyze various…