…stop the current flow of nitrates already stored in the soil that will eventually reach water supplies, according to the study. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
…to improve the environment and tackle soil pollution, according to Reuters. China has already withdrawn 22 of what the nation classifies as highly toxic pesticides from farm use, and it…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…of its kind in the nation, and encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and improve soil health. The Healthy Soils Program stems from the…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…his farm as well. McRee noticed improved water-holding capacity of his soil since working with strip-tillage, as well as increased consistency in the soil’s ability to absorb water, mellower soil…
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
…avocado varieties look most promising for the San Joaquin Valley. Ben Faber, a UC Farm Advisor who specializes in soils, water, and subtropical crops, discussed the irrigation and soil requirements…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
…the private sector to raise awareness of soil health. The theme for the week was “Healthy Soils, Healthy Lives,” with California’s celebration coinciding with World Soils Day on December 5….
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
…where farmer Duamed Colón is using a legume cover crop (Canavalia ensiformis) to increase organic matter, improve soil health, and reduce erosion and herbicide use. Colón is collaborating with the…
General Mills Contributes to National Wheat Foundation
…and implementation of soil health practices. The funds, equally distributed over the next three years, will be used to conduct soil health research on wheat farms and education outreach to…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…New Mexico. Participating farmers employed new strategies to improve soil fertility and increased crop yields by 20 percent, adding up to $4,000 in farm income per farm. In addition, many…
Monsanto On Track for Carbon Neutrality in 2021
…modern ag practices can reduce emissions and enable crops to be grown in a way that absorbs and stores greenhouse gases in the soil. From the National Association of Farm…
Study Says Ethanol Production Creates More Carbon Emissions
…amounts of carbon held in the soil were released into the atmosphere in newly cultivated farm fields. The study noted major land changes between 2008 and 2012, and the shifting…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…fertile soil and diverse land resources allows year-round production of many agriculture commodities. The state produces more than 400 crops, and its top five commodities are: Milk and cream Grapes…
Evergreen Herbs for Your Garden
…great winter bouquet, a wonderful color palette and be a great flavor addition to just about anything you create in the kitchen. Their only requirement: a place with well-drained soil…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…first time that any of those burn scars have had precipitation,” Bair said. “When you have a burn scar, your soil doesn’t tend to absorb precipitation like it does when…