…an opportunity for long-term carbon storage in addition to reducing GHG emissions,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “These demonstration projects help get the word out to…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-23-20
…pandemic, why dust reduction matters as almond harvest approaches and BASF and Corteva seek a rehearing regarding the Dicamba ruling. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…for upgrading that equipment to low-dust models. But why is reducing dust at harvest so important? Is it just a nuisance issue? ABC created a video about why it’s essential…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…and much more quickly than it would otherwise,” Smith noted. “So, it is a greater hazard that we can reduce greatly by managing our forests and reducing those threats and…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…applauded. But when they drop the ball on the significance of the solution and lose the context, it’s very disappointing.” He added, “reducing methane emissions is worthwhile and shows that…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…Rural Prosperity which was created in 2017 as a means for reducing the red tape surrounding USDA programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…an eight-week period ending May 31. Grocery outlets have been reducing product selection in stores to improve operational efficiency and information from Nielsen indicates that grocers were carrying seven percent…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Resources Board, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has developed the method for quantifying how effective the management practices are in reducing greenhouse…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…of Texas from being turned into farmland. When you look at it from that perspective, fertilizer is a key component in land conservation and of reducing deforestation.” About the Author…
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
…are you controlling the pest, but you’re reducing the vectored disease because you’re stopping it from feeding so quickly,” Caffrey noted. The new pest control material provides a unique mode…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
…rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also achieving management goals of landowners and reducing wildfire risk. “People are really seeing the value of it and they are seeing that it’s better…