…soil health. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for growers. Rogers highlighted that farmers should regularly pull soil and tissue samples to assess nutrient levels. By analyzing this data, growers can determine…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…of year. Burkdoll says Chateau (flumioxazin) is a popular choice due to its long-lasting activity in the soil. It may be tank mixed with other products for a broader spectrum…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…planting and yield improvement, despite early season challenges from high winds. Inside every California Avocado is a story. It’s shaped by idyllic conditions; full of rich soil, gentle rain, and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship Early colonists had to learn the…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…durability, all that really starts with our lab and our engineering. Tire should really help maximize the performance of your equipment, but also needs to protect your soil. So with…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water,…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…environmental benefits, including improved water quality and soil health. The interim rule includes guidelines on the following: Biofuel feedstock crops and entities in the biofuel supply chain; Quantification of farm-level…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…maintaining, or updating food safety plans, certification fees, microbiological testing, soil amendments, water, and training. Payments are calculated for each eligible cost category. Producers are urged to act promptly to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…When farmers and ranchers were encouraged to plant all possible land in support of the war effort. The United States and federal programs were then administered through the Soil and…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…from a cover crop in addition to helping honeybees,” Lewis explained. Cover crops improve soil compaction and water infiltration, making them a win-win for both growers and pollinators. The session…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
…to control the weeds on their operations. This technology can lead to improved herbicide resistance management, reduced herbicide use, better soil health, and improved water quality downstream. The project, which…