…several places in the report, which accuses the company of trying to use Trump Administration officials to sway the local health department from issuing health-related orders or closures. Hundreds of…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…you have access to real-time ET monitoring, that’s also very useful.” Culumber, who was recently selected to be the Presidential Chair for Tree Nut Soil Science and Plant Water Relations…
Farmer Mental Health Month
…Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau managing director of member engagement, says mental health can be a difficult topic to discuss in farm country. “Farm life…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…so that you’re matching up the active ingredient and what that active ingredient actually does,” said Wyant. “Are you trying to hold nutrients in the soil so that they don’t…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
Eradication efforts are continuing in Solano County related to a glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) discovery last Fall. A multitude of actions have been taken to address the GWSS infestation, with soil…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…use to educate and train those who work with pesticides as well as apply them,” Garcia explained. Along with pollinator health, keeping applicator safety in mind is another critical part…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…a sustainability survey from those who farm the land the company owns. The survey asked questions about topics including the use of variable rate fertilizer, no-till operations, soil health practices,…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…protect human health and the environment.” Several of the pest management research projects are being spearheaded by UC Davis personnel. Dr. Themis Michailides will be leading research looking at the…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…overall emissions from agriculture fell at least 4.3%, or 28.8 million metric tons, compared to 2019. Emissions from agricultural soil management like fertilizer application and tillage practices were reduced by…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…their lives, their ability to look for work, their mental health, and their nutrition needs. Their stories echo the research which shows that an unacceptable 33.6% of disabled veterans are…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
ARS researchers have selectively bred carrots with pigments that reflect almost all colors of the rainbow. More importantly, though, they’re very good for your health. USDA/ARS photo by Stephen Ausmus,…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…smart agriculture in key areas will be prioritized. The target resource concerns include plant productivity and forest health, air quality, water quality and quantity, soil health and quality, and wildlife…
Feral Swine in America: USDA-APHIS Goes to Georgia
…with the overarching goal to protect agricultural and natural resources, property, animal health, and human health and safety by managing damage caused by feral swine in the United States and…