One agricultural retailer says if farmers adopt soil health practices being pushed by the USDA and others, it would open new sales opportunities for makers of fertilizers and other inputs….
The Importance of Soil Health
What would it mean to us if soil and its importance are taken for granted? Rod Bain reports. The Importance of Soil Health…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…health and sustainability of our nation’s soils. The agency’s original mission continues to this day – providing assistance to producers looking to improve the health of the soil on their…
Almond Board: Almonds as Healthy Snacks
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about the health benefits of almonds and get details on studies that shows how almonds can help you stay full longer. Almond Update:…
Western View: Your Phone is Your Partner
…a tool growers can use to spot plant health problems. The app will help identify nutrient deficiencies and suggest solutions. Mix Tank allows applicators to quickly create, save and share…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
…water in orchards is creating poor bee health, and soil salinity is making for poor tree health. Brown says while they were testing last year they found that adding pollen…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
2014 Farm Bill Program Generates Renewable Energy, Helps Reduce Forest Fire Threats Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that more than 200,000 tons of biomass were removed from federal lands…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…department’s addition this year to the governor’s Strategic Growth Council, which also includes agencies and departments within Business, Consumer Services and Housing, Transportation, Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, and…
Yolo County Farm Wins Prestigious Conservation Award
…soil health, natural inputs, water efficiency, and wildlife-friendly practices. They also have a long history of inspiring new generations of California farmers to find innovative ways to balance a healthy…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…and a farm internship program. “When it comes to farming in ways that promote the long-term health of California’s land, water, wildlife and food economy, there’s no better example than…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…Bee Buffer beekeeper partner. “This initiative is vital to encouraging a healthy pollinator habitat that results in a vibrant and diverse forage base for bee pollinators throughout the state, which…
EPA Helps California’s Redwood Valley County Water District Prepare for a Changing Climate
…Pacific Southwest. “EPA’s expertise can help water utilities adapt to the public health and environmental challenges of drought and climate change.” The Redwood Valley County Water District will participate in…
New ACP Discovery Near Exeter
…affected area with detection traps in order to determine the extent of any infestation. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and CDFA will…
Chemtura Talks Bee Health
Darrin Allred, Technical Services Rep with Chemtura AgroSolutions, tells us how the company is focusing on helping to protect the honey bee population. Darrin Allred – Chemtura…