Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
…“Cover Cropping in the SGMA Era” report indicate that cover cropping can significantly improve soil health, water infiltration, and reduce runoff. However, its water impacts are variable and context-dependent. The…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…
Connecting Pollinator Health, Nutrition, and Climate
…are looking into how potential climate impacts affect both pollinator health and nutrition. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…rice fields to mitigate weeds. By using native plants, there also is potential to introduce beneficial insects to the field and improve soil quality. UCCE received funding from the California…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP supports wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration. It offers participants annual rental payments and cost-share assistance for maintaining these lands. Interest in the program has been high, with over…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…large metal sculpture. After additional inspections and cleaning, the shipment was eventually allowed into California under strict conditions. CAWG has praised the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and the…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) praised the farm bill framework for its investments in specialty crops, which are crucial for American agriculture and public health. The SCFBA called for further bipartisan…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…soil and hatch when the soil is prepared for seeding by floods. The wet atmosphere and new seedlings are the ideal habitat for tadpole shrimp to feast on the roots…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
…Cultivating Caution is a monthly webinar series exploring the latest research, recommendations, and tips for staying safe and healthy while working in today’s agriculture industry. The series is cosponsored by…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) facility, they will then need to conduct weekly tests on bulk milk from that herd to confirm that status and will be able to…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of soil and how things grow. Loaded with scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers,…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
…American trade partners accountable by conducting transparent, in-country, science-based food safety and animal health audits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…