…newly developed soil that can pull water from the air, and ag organizations show their support for Congressman Jim Costa and his potential seat as the House Ag Committee Chair….
Newly Developed Soil Can Pull Water from the Air
…soils, the gels can increase water availability for long periods, thus allowing plants to grow in otherwise dry conditions. Listen to the radio report below. Newly Developed Soil Can Pull…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-11-20
…newly developed soil that can pull water from the air, and ag organizations show their support for Congressman Jim Costa and his potential seat as the House Ag Committee Chair….
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) selected the recipients of funding support as part of the WaterSMART Initiative. NRCS selected 31 priority areas to receive a…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
A new tool kit that can help to quantify soil health benefits is being made available to industry members. American Farmland Trust (AFT) has launched online access to the methods…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
…growth in cooler areas, consider laying black plastic over the soil. Just be careful not to let the soil get so hot that beneficial soil bacteria are killed. For improved…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…later and later each day until you are confident they have adapted. Before transplanting, make sure the soil temperature is warm enough, usually around 65°F. Transplanting can stress a plant…
Get Started Growing Your Very Own Bell Peppers
…seedling heat mat, will also help since soil needs to be around 80°F for seeds to germinate. If soil is warm enough, germination should occur within ten days. Once seeds…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…agencies will be tasked with carrying out the provisions of the latest executive order described as a pillar of Newsom’s climate agenda. The order prioritizes healthy soil management, wetlands restoration,…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…plants, it can help to water your plants as you refill the soil to help pack it down. Once planted, soak the soil around the new plant immediately. Try spreading…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
Steps to Transplanting Your Plants for Survival
…sure to check the first and last frost dates and find the right location where the plants will go. Prepare garden beds ahead of time and test the soil. The…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The final rule has been crafted using feedback from agricultural stakeholders and others. “NRCS has prioritized the…