…crops and practicing advanced nutrient management. Shefali Mehta, SHP executive director, noted the field team plans to have a more robust data set for 2018. She says the summit marks…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…increasing water infiltration and nutrient cycling. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for above average levels of precipitation for much of California and slightly lower temperatures for the coming fall…
Foods Rich in Magnesium Important to Your Health
Avocado and Spinach Smoothie Cathy Isom has a list of foods we all should be eating. They contain an important nutrient for our health. She tells us the importance of…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
Nitrogen is the main nutrient added to cereal crops like corn, which makes them grow faster and stronger. But too much of a good thing could sometimes have negative outcomes….
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…Bost (R-IL) to increase the emphasis on nutrient recovery technologies within the conservation title. Under the trade title, the Farm Bill authorizes the trade promotion programs that are critical to…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
…existing flood protection. Those who are affected by the Bovine General Order are advised to begin their preparation now for future deadlines. A certificate of completion for establishing a Nutrient…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…behind from your wood burning as a compost for your garden or lawn. Wood ash will help soil rejuvenate, and adding it at the right time can give nutrient boosts…
Increasing Uniformity with Fertilizer Applications
Increasing uniformity is something growers are paying more attention to in many practices like irrigation and nutrient applications. Yara’s Director of Agronomy Services for the Western United States Steve Petrie…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…papayas. NRCS has helped the farm implement a suite of conservation practices, including mulching, irrigation water management and nutrient management. “Huerta del Valle is committed to making a positive impact…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…of nutrients in our foods is critical to ensuring that we get enough of them as well as coming up with dietary recommendations regarding those nutrients. Vitamin D, for instance,…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…nearly $1 million in 4R Nutrient Stewardship research to strengthen best management practices and seek solutions that reduce nutrient loss to the environment. The report also shows the industry captured…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…resources and a variety of programs that have advanced sustainability within the dairy community, including anaerobic digesters on farms, food waste reduction and the development of nutrient recovery technologies through…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…water quality, specifically improving on-farm production that will maximize fertilizer uptake, minimize nutrient losses, and prevent pesticide losses on working rice fields. The improvement of water quantity and quality will…
Plant Biostimulants Looking for Federal Definition
…soil, and provide a host of different benefits including improved yield and the reduction of nutrient runoff. “What encompasses biostimulants can range from certain amino acids to beneficial microbes, to…