…from Dragonfly’s EOS SAT-1 will deliver information for harvest monitoring, application mapping, seasonal planning and assessments that analyze information such as soil moisture, yield prediction and biomass levels. The data…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-30-22
…red blotch in vineyards and the educational opportunities at the California Plant and Soil Health Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…your growing season by using a high tunnel. Improve your soil health by utilizing no-till practices. Provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands. Reduce input costs by focusing…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…this process should pay close attention to their soil. “The first piece of advice I give any grower who is interested in doing groundwater recharge is to first understand your…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…from new tiling for corn, soy, and other plantings that release carbon from the soil. EPA’s GHG calculator says that’s the climate equivalent of driving 17 million and 57 million…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…they are going to care deeply about how those calories are produced.” To that end, Carl is exploring the potential for biologicals, biopesticides, soil testing and management that will allow…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers strawberry farmers receiving support in the fight against soil-born diseases, an initiative that…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…getting the best input into the start of your growing season.” ABC continues to work with growers in addressing issues of soil health and soil quality. As part of that…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…of 1,3-D exposure. The material is used to address a variety of soil-borne pests in agriculture, particularly nematodes. Proposed regulations would expand setbacks from occupied structures, as well as place…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…target, monitor, and quantify improvements to soil carbon, reductions in nitrogen losses, and the reduction, capture, avoidance, or sequestration of carbon dioxide, methane or nitrous oxide emissions associated with agricultural…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…is perhaps one of the most efficient tools that our growers can use to mitigate soil challenges, replant complex, and our major pests and diseases,” Saa explained. “We have put…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
…them into the soil to be absorbed. But applications can still be made in anticipation of another storm system bringing rain with it. “I’d say right now is the time…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…are intended to help producers improve soil health and protect water quality. CSP activities also include practices that will help promote pollinator and beneficial insect habitat. NRCS is specifically setting…