…processing tomato production and annual production soil health. These focused demonstrations will be extremely important in showcasing this soil health practice in the local Sacramento Valley region, providing information to…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…to remain in compliance. Additional food safety measures related to soil amendments and inputs, as well as adjacent lands will be announced soon as the subcommittees consider their recommendations. About…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
…to -40 in the winter and performing well up to about 90 degrees. With most berries, slightly acidic soil is the best bet, and good drainage helps a lot. The best time…
FDA Seeks Data for ‘Rarely Consumed Raw’ Exemption Under FSMA
…of survey respondents must also report eating the commodity in any form. FDA incorporated information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey/What We Eat in America (NHANES/WWEIA) dataset and…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…security of America’s food supply relies on meat processing facilities continuing to operate with a healthy workforce,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren…
Time to Start Growing Beets for Your Fall Garden
It’s time to start growing beets for your Fall garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beets are easy to grow and help to feed the soil. If…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
…evaporate than soak into soil. Some of the August garden chores for Northeast gardeners include picking peppers, herbs, and tomatoes. Pulling annuals that are past their prime and aren’t likely…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
…is delivered is what the plants actually need. “Our end goal on irrigation water management is for the producer to fully understand what is happening in the soil. So, when…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive method for measuring soil density. Determining the weight of a soil sample is simple enough with a scale, but determining the volume can…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
…produce and flowers by the basketful in the Pacific Northwest. The key to helping plants beat the warmer temps this month is helping keep garden soil consistently moist. For areas…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…health management approaches. David Lamm, former NRCS National Soil Health Coordinator and now part of the Soil Health Institute in Greensboro, N.C., will share experiences from the Southern U.S. cotton…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…implementation, which benefits soil health, water management, bird habitat, groundwater sustainability, prescriptive grazing, and nitrogen management.” CIG is a voluntary program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…raise the mower height. Taller grass will withstand drought better and shades soil, which slows water evaporation. Keep your compost pile moist and remove annuals that have faded and look…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The national RCPP provides funding support for conservation partnerships to improve water quality and reliability, enhance soil health, protect agricultural viability, and support…