…alternatives is grinding up whole almond orchards and incorporating the tree biomass into the soil, leading to the question of how this additional organic matter affects the soil, and more…
National Drink Wine Day
…Wine Day.org National Drink Wine Day is celebrated annually on February 18 across the United States. The purpose of National Drink Wine Day is to spread the love and health…
Western View: Behind the Sagebrush Rebellion
…did in the late 1800’s. But now, those ranchers apply those hard-won lessons about over-grazing, water management and soil conservation. The ranches have their cattle graze on the public land…
Agri View: Coffee, Healthy or Not?
Everett Griner talks about that healthy morning cup of coffee in today’s Agri View. Coffee, Healthy or Not? From: Mayo Clinic.org Is coffee good or bad for me? Answers from…
National Almond Day
…showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm. Today, North Americans give guests at weddings a bag of sugared almonds, representing children, happiness, romance, good health and fortune. In Sweden,…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Presidents Who Farmed
…beans, corn, and tomatos, and pouring tubs of water into sandy soil that would sprout large watermelon. And about a year before he became President, George W. Bush – bought…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…the soil particle surface. In fine textured soils across the State, CEC values can be very high, with values ranging between 15-40 meq/100 g of soil. Generally, sandy loams are…
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
…with respect to soil water depletions, costs, carbon capture and soil improvement in a range of orchard and tomato production systems. A variety of data collection efforts are now underway…
Heart Health Month
…probably best associated with hearts and flowers, chocolates and romance for your favorite Valentine. But It’s also Heart Health Month. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has combined the two events in…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
…Pumpkins like and need a lot of water, but don’t plant pumpkins in wet or dense soil. They need good, well-drained soil. You can dig it up by hand. Don’t…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Valentine Flowers
…what comes into the United States is safe for the health and safety of the people here but it’s also safer here for our agriculture industry. U.S. Customs and Border…