…owners are dedicated to exceptional land stewardship and strive to balance the farm’s bottom line with environmentally sound practices. They are committed to fostering sustainability on all levels, from soil…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded $161,000 through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to Ducks Unlimited in 2011 to develop the necessary methodology to quantify the carbon stored in the soil by…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…California Almond Sustainability Program reported localized irrigation systems to conserve water and 83 percent reported using demand-based irrigation, monitoring weather, soil moisture, and tree needs to determine when and how…
Water Quality Contributing to Salinity
Soil salinity is a major concern for almond growers, and the lack of quality water could be exaggerating the problem. Water Quality Contributing to Salinity University of California Cooperative Extension…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…to producers by reducing erosion, increasing the health of their soil, inhibiting invasive species, and providing quality forage and habitat for honey bees and other pollinators. This year, several NRCS…
Almond Board: Water Issues Lead to High Salinity
In drought years, growers are more reliant on groundwater and water quality becomes an issue. Water Issues Lead to High Salinity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll said soil salinity…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…that reduce GHG emissions; soil moisture sensors; and irrigation scheduling programs that apply water based on crop needs. “These projects are critical because they allow farmers to continue production while…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
…Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors David Doll and Gurreet Brar. Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day Doll spoke about soil salinity and the problems facing producers in the drought year. Many…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will give soil health the main stage at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 in Sacramento. Soil health, the basis of…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…Milton O’Haire, wants to ensure they are trained on how to use fumigants – a type of pesticide that is injected into the soil before growing crops like strawberries, cling…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…CIG award winners, please visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/financial/cig/?cid=stelprdb1260847 NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…to reduce runoff. He viewed soil cores which demonstrate the benefits of efforts to improve soil health. The National Corn Growers Association and the National Association of Conservation Districts, both…