…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
Role of Soil and Tissue Testing in Crop Nutrition Planning
…tissue testing, growers can develop more precise and effective crop nutrition strategies, ultimately improving yield and soil health. More information on soil health and testing methods can be found at…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…year. The system, designed for high-density specialty crops, is lightweight to prevent soil compaction and operates at speeds of up to 10 acres per hour. Sibley emphasized the rapid return…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…soil health. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for growers. Rogers highlighted that farmers should regularly pull soil and tissue samples to assess nutrient levels. By analyzing this data, growers can determine…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…of year. Burkdoll says Chateau (flumioxazin) is a popular choice due to its long-lasting activity in the soil. It may be tank mixed with other products for a broader spectrum…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…planting and yield improvement, despite early season challenges from high winds. Inside every California Avocado is a story. It’s shaped by idyllic conditions; full of rich soil, gentle rain, and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship Early colonists had to learn the…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…durability, all that really starts with our lab and our engineering. Tire should really help maximize the performance of your equipment, but also needs to protect your soil. So with…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). Richard Fordyce During an interview with Susan Littlefield, Fordyce expressed both excitement and humility about the opportunity. “Going…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…environmental benefits, including improved water quality and soil health. The interim rule includes guidelines on the following: Biofuel feedstock crops and entities in the biofuel supply chain; Quantification of farm-level…