…covered in the USDA H-GAP Audit Program. The aligned components include areas such as biological soil amendments; sprouts; domesticated and wild animals; worker training; health and hygiene; and equipment, tools…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” FSA stopped accepting applications last fall for the CRP continuous signup (excluding applications for the Conservation Reserve…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…be located at https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=CA. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935….
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…to tackle together: hedgerows to house pollinators and beneficial insects; cover crops, composting and crop rotation to revive the depleted soil; grassed waterways and underground outlets to help with erosion,…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…behind from your wood burning as a compost for your garden or lawn. Wood ash will help soil rejuvenate, and adding it at the right time can give nutrient boosts…
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
…is designed to provide an in-depth introduction to all facets of farming. There are workshops focused on soil and pest management, along with presentations on the business and financial side…
The Western View: Moapa Valley
In the 1850’s, farmers from the United States began a massive migration, crossing the continent first to the gold fields in Colorado and California then to the rich soil and…
Agricultural Broadband Bill Important Milestone, Farm Bureau Says
…based on soil conditions down to the square inch. Such precision maximizes yield, lowers environmental impact and improves profitability at a time when farmers must watch every penny to survive….
Dealing with Compacted Soil
Compacted soil is something every gardener deals with at the beginning of most garden seasons. Cathy Isom has some ways to deal with compacted soil in your garden. That’s coming…
Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden
…lastly, before getting started, survey your soil. Good soil is key to a successful and bountiful garden. For ground planting, test the soil with a soil sample kit and turn…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…have helped farmers, ranchers and foresters promote air, water and soil health, and those programs should remain a priority,” he said. “The new farm bill should also enhance programs to…
Converting Your Lawn to a Garden
…sun, water, and soil to thrive, so it’s important to find the best possible spaces for growing food. Sun should be a major factor. It’s also helpful to have a…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…States. It can be introduced to new places through the movement of soil or infested fruit from areas where the pest occurs. “Controlling the spread of invasive pests depends on…
April Celebrated as National Lawn and Garden Month
…your lawn recycles the plant nutrients back into the soil and is a great fertilizer. Enjoy the weeks ahead as your celebrate Nat’l Lawn & Garden Month. I’m Cathy Isom……