…the soil-borne pathogen Alternaria solani, and this fungus can stick around for years because it overwinters in the soil, even in cold climates. Most early blight cases won’t kill your…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…California, Davis have found that winegrape waste contains oligosaccharides, which have potentially health-enhancing properties. Graduate Student Researcher in the Barile Lab at UC Davis, Amanda Sinrod said their research is…
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…herbicide absorption into the soil and poor absorption into the soils,” Burkdoll noted. Some growers will have more of an issue this year with weeds, requiring a more vigorous approach…
Common Tomato Plant Disease to Watch for in the Garden
…sign is small, round spots on the fruits that gradually increase in size and darken in the center. Anthracnose lives in the soil, and when infected water splashes onto the…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…(AFRI), NIFA has awarded $6.3 million for 14 Soil Health grants and an additional $5.4 million for seven Signals in the Soil grants. A new AFRI program area priority called, “Extension, Education, and…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
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Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…then once the soil dries, going out and doing a shallow tillage and then repeating the process,” Brim-DeForest noted. “If they are able to do it especially multiple times, it…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…as mislabeled plant-based products that masquerade as having nutritional benefits similar to dairy’s, negative effects to our health.” The DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2021 is known formally as the Defending…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…conservation approaches to improve soil health. Program priorities for On-Farm Trials include climate-smart ag solutions, soil health demonstration trials, irrigation water management, and management technology and strategies. The overall purpose…
Almond Update: ‘Rush To Safety’ Pushing Healthy Products With Almonds
…in 12 countries. The data showed a huge jump in health and environmental aspects impacting food and drink purchases during the pandemic. Director of Innovation Lu Ann Williams said this…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…to the crop need. If you do that and you’re monitoring the soil moisture, you can keep the crop at an optimum level of hydration and maximize yield, or at…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…age of 5, who are at nutritional risk, with healthy foods to supplement their diets as well as health care referrals and nutrition education. For more information on WIC, visit: www.fns.usda.gov/wic….
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…what it does best—preserve topsoil, sequester carbon, and reduce the impacts of climate change,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We’re working in partnership with producers and…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…tuna and nuts and seeds) and enjoy eating more protein throughout your day! For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you reach your health and fitness…