…jellies, even wines! Even the flowers are edible, and they make a delicious tea. They are easy to grow, don’t mind wet areas and can deal with subpar soil. The…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…Fresno State who’ll be working with the farmers to help them to test the new production paradigms.” Information on the three CIG awardees can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig/. NRCS administers…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…about a project he has been closely involved with related to maximizing soil moisture and ultimately reducing overall water usage. “AquiMax is a soil amendment that helps with water management….
NCGA Seeking Good Steward Nominations
…farm of demonstrating the economic and conservation value of soil management.” This year anyone can nominate a candidate for recognition if they are a corn grower member of the association….
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…grazing lands, organic agriculture systems and soil health. Since 2004, USDA has invested more than $297 million for 732 projects. This year’s projects include plans to develop a system that…
Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest Products
…are harvested in all types of forest, grassland, and wetland environments. Changes in forest dynamics, including soil moisture and temperature, may impact populations and ranges of non-timber forest species, particularly…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…analysis of soil-test biological activity (STBA). Soil is not an inert, dead plot of dirt; it contains many living organisms that enhance the soil’s ability to make nutrients available to…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
A ranch easement in Colusa County will allow a family ranch with more than 100 years of history to remain free of development. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural…
Making and Maintaining Double Reach Rows
…the soil into wider rows. Just remember to move across the slope (on contour) rather than with it so that the water doesn’t drain and erode the landscape. Garden rows…
Ants Good and Bad for Your Garden
…food for birds, lizards, and other beneficials. Their tunnels aerate the soil and allow water and nutrients to flow directly to the plant roots. They also distribute seeds by storing…
Straw Bale Makes for Low Maintenance Gardening
A straw bale is a great way to create a garden if your space is limited and you don’t want to mess with soil. This low maintenance method will create…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
…over as of June 28. After the collection of water, soil and manure samples from the Yuma region the CDC determined that an irrigation canal contained the specific strain of…
Why Aeration is Important for the Garden
In soil, aeration refers to the extent of air gaps. Aerated soil will equate to happier plants with plenty of oxygen. That can be as important as water, sun, and…