…or expand 103,000 rural businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 180,000 miles of…
Agri View: Foreign Vegetables
…with the exception of the Red River Valley, for example, generally has poor soil conditions. The region is hilly with thin topsoil, and the land is quite fragile. The only…
Treatments to Begin for the Japanese Beetle
…cells two to four inches below the soil surface. Each female may lay 40 to 60 eggs in her lifetime. Eggs hatch in 10 to 14 days. Larvae feed on…
National Beer Day
…find a place to settle where the farmland would be rich and the climate congenial. Instead, they found themselves struggling with the stony soil and harsh winters of New England…
The Western View: Carbon Farming
…the soil. it holds nutrients for the plants and retains water, among other things. Carbon farming is an intentional maximizing of the amount of carbon placed in the soil. It’s…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…
Keyhole Garden
…buck the old plowed rows of yesteryear, and get into the keyhole. Keyhole garden scheme. Layering is proven to enhance soil health. Layering suggestions: wood on very bottom, next cardboard,…
Agri View: Farmland Value
…can affect the financial well-being of agricultural producers. This report examines both macroeconomic (interest rates, prices of alternative investments) and parcel-specific (soil quality, government payments, proximity to urban areas) factors…
Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many
…tillage during the dry summer months. However, the soil must be fairly dry; otherwise the rhizome buds may sprout. Repeated applications of selective postemergent herbicides (fluazifop-p-butyl [Fusilade] or glyphosate) will…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…the state and raise awareness of the positive impacts citrus has on California’s health, economy and environment. CCM invites government representatives and staff to participate in this event that is…
The Science of Soil Health
…basics and benefits of soil health—and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems. Learn more about the basics and benefits of soil health….
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…and Agriculture (NIFA). Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy “Veterinarians are critical to America’s food safety and security, as well as to the health and well-being of both animals and humans” said Dr….
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…and farm is inspired by the joy that comes from growing and sharing healthy food, the well-being created by vibrant social and natural ecosystems, and every individual’s potential for growth…
Local Food Market
…word: “locavore,” meaning someone who prefers food that hasn’t moved a long distance to market. But does eating this way automatically mean that you’re eating healthier? Here’s a quick look…