…produce and flowers by the basketful in the Pacific Northwest. The key to helping plants beat the warmer temps this month is helping keep garden soil consistently moist. For areas…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…health management approaches. David Lamm, former NRCS National Soil Health Coordinator and now part of the Soil Health Institute in Greensboro, N.C., will share experiences from the Southern U.S. cotton…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…protect surface and groundwater quantity; improve soil health; and enhance habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species. For information on Conservation Innovation Grants, go to: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ciglanding/national/programs/financial/cig/cigsearch/ Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…raise the mower height. Taller grass will withstand drought better and shades soil, which slows water evaporation. Keep your compost pile moist and remove annuals that have faded and look…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
A total of $360 million in federal funding is being made available to potential conservation partners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applications…
Benefits of Growing Sculpit on Your Farm or in Your Garden
…almost can’t go wrong, even if your soil isn’t great. Sculpit is easy to grow because, like a lot of hardy herbs, it’s forgiving and reliable. It seems to thrive…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…evidence that a grower can invest equipment, time, and money in improving the soil and have a net return.” A total of eight soil health case studies have been produced…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…to inch north as water and soil conditions become even more of an emphasis. The week’s major headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
…COVID checklist and how to be ready when inspections happen. Also, listen in to another installment of NRCS Conservation at Work episode. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-05-20
…water projects across the state, and soil health case studies that provide growers with valuable insight. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
…has high boron in the soil, high boron in the groundwater, and if you get surface water, there is usually high boron in that as well,” she said. She and…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
The installation of a livestock pipeline can help producers realize the full potential of their grazeland. George McClelland of Petaluma worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and are designed to improve soil health, sequester carbon and help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The on-farm projects will collect data and showcase conservation management…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
…in the soil, they can work in synergy with other products that are already part of your pest control system. Listen to the episode with Dr. David Shapiro. ‘Making Sense…