…grazing. Learn more on NRCS Organic Agriculture webpage, or contact NRCS at your local USDA Service Center. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…working lands,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “Agriculture knows that a healthy habitat for species benefits their operations and NRCS is committed to helping…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, why compensation for H5N1-infected dairies is a complex issue and a new soil…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…In California, MBRI utilizes NRCS conservation practices to address habitat concerns for bird populations. The Tricolored Blackbird Initiative serves as an extension of a 2019 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-23-24
…and what type of assistance is available from NRCS Service Centers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…growers by expanding the range of mitigation measures, especially for specialty crops. This includes introducing practices such as erosion barriers and soil carbon amendments. The agency is also considering reducing…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, and…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
…and years.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals through July 2. NRCS is simplifying RCPP processes and implementation, with an online portal and webinars to provide…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…Easement Program (ACEP), aim to conserve wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmlands, supporting climate-smart agriculture and forestry initiatives. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) prioritized land that reduces, captures, avoids,…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…infection in the future. It is important to fully incorporate plant residue into the soil after harvest so it breaks down quicker and prevents the fungus from remaining active. UC…