…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…agricultural resource for livestock production. Rangelands also provide numerous ecosystem benefits such as protection of water and soil quality, nutrient cycling and serve as habitat for a variety of wildlife….
Pro Farmer Releases Crop Tour Results
…counts in Indiana were up 7.8% from year-ago. The crop has plenty of soil moisture to fill pods and finish strong. Illinois: 58.5 bu. per acre. The soybean crop in…
Western View: Just What is Ag Big Data
…your harvest. This includes: Agronomic Data. This is information about activities and conditions in the field such as soil analysis, nutrient information, types of plants, and yield. Machine Data. This…
Agri View: Eucalyptus
…unsure. But it turned out to be a big mistake. They are good for making paper but not anything else. They were not good for the soil or other plants….
California’s Strawberry Industry Without Methyl Bromide?
…of soil-borne pests, from fungi to insects to weeds, before planting crops. 2016 marks the last year in which the highly effective soil fumigant will be available. The University of…
Food Scraps
…is one of many ways we can deal with our trash responsibly, and it also one of many natural alternatives to promoting soil fertility. However, sometimes we need to fill…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…previous year’s crop on the field, to cover the soil’s surface. Conservation tillage farming practices offer many environmental benefits, including protecting the soil from water and wind erosion, conserving moisture,…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
…toll on the trees,” he said. Rainfall from last winter and other management techniques have helped to reduce soil salinity to keep his trees alive, but Koster said he’s also…
Zika Virus Battle
…supply of standing water in the buried pipe beneath the soil surface, which provide sites for mosquito development. To test the theory, the CMAD personnel went door to door in…
Edible Flowers
…a potted plant, are easy to grow in sun or part sun, as long as you provide ample moisture. In rich soil they spread to form extensive colonies. Dandelion –…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…The role of biochar in nutrient management of California soil-crop systems, Technical education and outreach for growers and agricultural staff, and Addressing challenges and barriers to improving management practices. Applicants…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
…the Irrigation Calculator, growers will need to enter information about their orchard, including row and tree spacing, soil texture and root depth, as well as some basic information about their…
African leaders visit CDFA
…visiting leaders were also interested in California’s ongoing drought, dairy manure management and biogas plants and soil carbon sequestration. Beyond their scientific and agricultural curiosity, the fellows expressed genuine interest…