…in a cover crop and kept measurements of the results. He says this added about 3 percent organic content to his soil. Not only does he have more fertile soil,…
Bringing Struggling Hanging Basket Plants Back to Life
…for roots to expand out and bring in nutrients quickly. Next, fill the bottom of the basket with a high quality potting soil. Before sitting the root ball into the…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified five priority watershed areas to receive resources and support. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), agricultural producers…
What Plants You Need to Water Before Winter
…with mulch. Cover the soil with organic materials such as twice-shredded bark, evergreen needles or shredded leaves. Mulch conserves moisture and moderates soil temperatures. All plants benefit from such care,…
Conservation Challenges Highlighted in Subcommittee Hearing
Several conservation challenges were highlighted during a House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Testimony centered around the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and how conditions of COVID-19 have been…
Things, Other Than Plants, to Include in Your Garden
…vital role in gardens. They provide an aesthetic break in the greenery, while also fulfilling several practical needs as well. Insect hotels are another. They aerate the soil and maintain…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…American Farmland Trust will stimulate the adoption of various soil health practices by involving farms in a coast-to-coast Soil Health Demonstration project demonstrating regionally appropriate soil health strategies across three…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…by soil life, incorporated into the soil by bugs and micro organisms and bacteria and worms and ants and moles. This adds fertility to the soil and increases water penetration…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
…Luis Obispo in the Natural Resources Management and Environmental Science Department. She plans to expand and adapt course materials for Soil Health and Plant Nutrition and Advanced Soil Fertility courses….
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…soil from disruption, to avoid breaking up fungal networks. To produce cotton in a system that isn’t eroding top soil.” Wrangler jeans is a clothing brand that has successfully incorporated…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
A California conservation project is receiving significant funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS). The project is being supported by the Regional Conservation Partnership…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…powers of attorney to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additionally, online services once available through NRCS’s Conservation Client Gateway (CCG) will be moved to farmers.gov…
Why Cucumber and Squash Leaves Turn Yellow
…it tricky to figure out if it’s the root cause of your plant. The only way that you can be certain about the nutrients in your soil is to have…