…questions that was posed to the panel was “can you be regenerative and not be organic?” “My response was, no, that would be impossible. There’s no way you’re building soil…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…These health-related costs exhibit considerable variation across countries but are most prominent in high- and middle-income countries.” The report next lists environmental costs and says, “The environmental hidden costs, while…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…then work them in the ground and shred them up and work them into the soil,” Burkdoll noted. “Or you could go after them on the tree with an insecticide…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the state’s new pest management strategy, “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California,” emphasizing a comprehensive approach promoting human health, resilient ecosystems, and economic viability in agricultural production. Navel…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…the upcoming year. It is determined by factors such as October and November precipitation, dry soil conditions, runoff, and storage levels in Lake Oroville. However, it’s crucial to note that…
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
…Crop Science, and we’re going to be Health.” Boydston said there doesn’t seem to be any interest in spinning things off. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. No Current ‘Spin-off’…
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
…an inch. So that incorporation really locked them in there. You’ve got to get them into the soil where they are going to work on the upper layer of soil,…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…positive impacts on the state’s environmental, social, human health, and economic goals. Soil health has also been highlighted as a foundational element within the framework recommendation. Public engagement is being…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…aggregated for benchmarking purposes. Rahm said the Vibrant Future pilot project comes at an important time for the industry. The Healthy Soils Program from the California Department of Food and…
Dental Care in Rural Areas
…for us to make sure that people living in rural and remote areas have access to the healthcare, the dental care and the mental healthcare that they need,” said Agriculture…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Weeds with Preemergents
…a central component of getting effective management of weeds. Clean berms and removal of leaves or leftover weeds will allow for better coverage and incorporation into the soil. Herbicide materials…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…builds on existing processes, requiring licensed applicators to submit electronic information about intended pesticide use 24 hours in advance, or 48 hours for soil fumigants. DPR said the aim is…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
…were not purely factual and uncontroversial, and thus were subject to intermediate scrutiny,” the judges noted in their decision. “Moreover, saying that something is carcinogenic or has serious deleterious health…