…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…us to secure funding and create a project to determine the best cover crops for improving our soil health.” To learn more about the program, interested farmers and ranchers are…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-10-24
…AI, addressing spatial variability in soil health management through high-resolution data sets. He discusses the creation and advantages over traditional maps, enhanced by the Purdue Soil Explore, aiding farmers in…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District in Maine, which launched a climate resilience education project. The grants have supported a range of efforts, from invasive species awareness…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…which could be achieved as early as 2027. Farmers will have the chance to attend discussions on topics like methane reduction, renewable energy, water conservation, animal health, and soil health….
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…manual provides essential guidance, with topics like irrigation management, harvest timing, and the importance of testing soil and water. Co-editor Selina Wang of UC Davis emphasized that good fruit is…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
…and Extension Center in Parlier. The event will feature presentations on key issues affecting grape growers, including bio-fungicides, grape virus management, soil health, and water use. Notable speakers include George…
American Agriculture History Minute: What the First Europeans Saw When Landing in the New World
…near major rivers. Spring flooding helped renew soil fertility. Ashes from burning trees, burning shrubs and grasses served as additional fertilizer. It’s all part of American agriculture history. That’s today’s…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified regenerative agricultural practices as a means of sequestering atmospheric carbon. These practices improve soil health, which can capture and store carbon…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…we do see a meaningful benefit to not only the environment around the farm, but also with the soil health overall.” He also spoke on getting more local products into…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…advocate for agricultural practices that are advantageous for both farmers and the environment. Niederholzer is a native Californian, a UC Davis graduate in soil science, and since 2002, an Orchard…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to implement this legislation to maximize its benefits, promote equity and assist all producers,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a news release. NRCS is looking for input on how…