…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…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA launching a new mental health resource for farmers, how to identify in-season…
Growing Matters: Following Label Directions is the First Part of Protecting Pollinators
…do to make sure that your applications don’t impact non-target organisms.” Label directions are developed with a variety of health and safety concerns in mind, including pollinator health. Wong noted…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. These investments will strengthen the health and livelihoods of people across rural America. They include funding for 165 projects to expand access to…
It’s Earth Day: Anniversary of the Birth of the Modern Environmental Movement
…will be shared include profiles on game changing startups. Promotional efforts for Earth Day note that today’s the day to take action. We all need a healthy Earth to support…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…and property in Pine Bluff. Funding will be used to explore solutions, from design to construction, that will eliminate flooding issues that have impacted the safety, health and quality of…
Almond Update: Grower Events to Highlight Soil and Irrigation Information
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of grower events focused on soil and irrigation practices. The Digging In: Soil and Irrigation Field Day is going to…