…increasingly been asked to produce more while reducing their environmental impact. But what we see coming is a global population increase by roughly 2.2 billion in the year 2050. And…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…safe. Some materials evaluated as part of the trial showed promise. “There is good potential in reducing root-knot nematodes with some products such as Nimitz. Then there is a developmental…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…Ours program here. Ag Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling You can read the full American Farm Bureau Federation press release below. America’s Farmers are Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Agriculture’s greenhouse gas…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…higher intake than a typical diet of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables, and included a handful of nuts, while reducing red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains….
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…agricultural producers get access to clean energy, while reducing their carbon footprint to make their business operations more cost-effective. For example, in South Carolina, Limelight Solar I LLC will use…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…it is needed to restore critical habitat for designated trout and salmon species. Pipe conveyance conserves water by reducing loss from evaporation and seepage, diverts less water from rivers, and…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…advance progress in reducing excess nutrients in U.S. water systems. Three strategies have been outlined for advancing efforts better protect water quality. EPA will be deepening collaborative partnerships with agriculture…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. It also provides support to the Food Safety and Inspection Service to help small and very small processing facilities by reducing user…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…have shown to be inconsistent. Additionally, increasing U.S. fertilizer production has the capacity for reducing greenhouse gas emissions related to transportation and production methods. Support for the program will come…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…the dominant form of tillage, improving soil health and reducing fuel use. · Use of structural practices increased, largely in combination with conservation tillage as farmers increasingly integrated conservation treatments…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…is also likely to remain relatively stable in the coming years. Pricing levels are not projected to have a dramatic impact on either increasing planting or reducing acreage. Supply Chain…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…into your brown rot spray program and apply it to the tree. Basically, what it’s doing is it’s reducing the Pseudomonas population on the tree,” said Adaskaveg. “This eliminates that…
Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy
…in your chicken garden: dust baths, nesting boxes, and protection from predators. Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…