…science and research and climate-smart solutions that feed and nourish families, improve the profitability and resilience of producers, improve forest health, while creating new income opportunities, and building wealth that…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…
Easy Steps to Follow When Planting Nursery Plants
…necessary. Tuck your plant in the soil, water, then add more soil if needed to completely fill the hole. Replace or add mulch around your new perennial, making sure it…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
With some of the most tasty and healthy vegetables in season, fall is a fantastic time to try new produce. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite….
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…watering can to apply it to the soil. You don’t want to use concentrated fertilizers because they will burn your plant. If you did happen to plant outdoors in the…
Growing Pineapple No Matter Where You Live
…should stick out and just the base should be buried. Once in the hole, fill in with soil around the base, pressing down to make it firm. Give the plant…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…Angeles last week. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. A recent white paper points out where…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…to improve soil health, address livestock methane emissions, and promote equipment replacement. Funding will also be used to provide technical assistance and incentivize the development of conservation management plans on…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…the Valley Air District to chip or shred materials from orchard removals. “For an almond orchard, it covers around $600 per acre if it’s incorporated into the soil and $300…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…Vilsack also outlined a new climate partnership initiative. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. “The coronavirus…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Expanding Soil Health Through Carbon Markets, among others. First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program has leveraged partner contributions of more than $1 for every…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…to inclusion or access, systemic discrimination, or exacerbate racial, economic, health, and social disparities. The Ag Subcommittee will report back to the Equity Commission and provide recommendations on issues of…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…germinated, but the seedlings seem weak, dig around in the soil a bit. You may be dealing with seed corn maggots or click beetle larvae. These jerks love to gnaw…
Problems That Can ‘Pop’ Up When Growing Corn
…and rotten, then your soil might not have sufficient drainage. Although corn needs a lot of water to grow well, accumulated moisture can rot the seeds before sprouting. Additionally, if…