…new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include: Improved cattle gains per acre; Increased crop yields; Decreased inputs; Wildlife population improvements; and Better resilience…
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
…in the soil and addressing any micronutrient or macronutrient issues that may occur. The process of pruning also plays an important role when developing a young orchard. There are many…
United States Food Sustainability Ranking
…mainly due to our overconsumption of meat, sugar, and saturated fats. It also scored lower than other countries of poor management of soil and fertilizer in agriculture. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…Service; Soil and Water Conservation Districts; The National Wild Turkey Federation; The Nature Conservancy; LA Forestry Association; and USDA APHIS-Wildlife Services. FY18 USDA investment: $291,801 (Forest Service – $200,000, NRCS…
Planning Your Spring Garden in January
…and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the other stuff that’ll make the garden more of a success but less labor-intensive. It’s also a good time to…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…session of the day. Information on carbohydrate relations in pistachios, and how yield is affected by soil characteristics will be presented. Floral bud drop, along with studies on flower quality…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…research project will explore utilizing almond shells to create different formulations of biochar, a soil amendment, evaluating their quality in a greenhouse setting. Should these products prove beneficial to soil…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…your soil ready by breaking up the clods, raking and aerating it. Start planning ways to create compost by turning food scraps, leaves, lawn clippings and other green waste into…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…billion in CRP payments to over 375,000 Americans for doing their part in improving water quality, reducing soil erosion and increasing wildlife habitat. Disaster Assistance In response to Hurricanes Harvey,…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…and tillage systems, edge-of-field monitoring, crop rotations and intercropping systems. Soil Health: Supporting both cropping and grazing systems, in a variety of climatic zones, that incorporate soil health management systems…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
…gather your containers, soil and a good lighting system to mimic the long days of summer. Herbs and leafy greens are good for beginners because they grow easily and have…
NRCS Invests 84.6 Million Through EQIP for 2017
…build soil, promote cleaner air, improve forest health, add wildlife habitat and more and we were able to fund about half of those.” Notable trends, according to Dotson, were a…
Legislators Educated During California Healthy Soils Week
As part of the California Healthy Soils Week celebration, there were multiple events in Sacramento aimed at promoting healthy soil awareness, including a legislative staff briefing that included two discussion…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…data that measure land surface temperature providing information about soil and vine moisture levels and rates of water use or “evapotranspiration.” Winemakers want grapes of uniform quality, and that can…