…E. coli and other pathogens from the surfaces of fruits and vegetables. Worrell Water Technologies of Delray Beach, Florida, hopes to market the product to produce wholesalers and packers in…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…and Water Conservation District will implement recommended conservation practices and drainage infrastructure on the century-old Johnson County Poor Farm, in addition to coordinating soil tests, and conducting four on-farm soil…
Agri View: Busy as a Bee
…a bee busy. In addition to collecting nectar, they have to search for their own food and water. That effort takes half of their time. So, the next time you…
Spice Up Your Garden With Garlic
…three inches under the surface of the soil, pointing upwards. Make sure the soil stays moist but drained. The best time to plant garlic is around October and expect it…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…coming up with their own set of groundwater data points.” For the Tulare hydrologic region, Blattler said, groundwater sustainability will require additional storage and replenishment of aquifers. “Surface water is…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…mint, among many others. Avoid the use of harmful pesticides while gardening. Leave small containers of water or bees to drink from when they visit your backyard Support amateur beekeepers…
California Almonds Increase Production
…extra water was needed as growers were forced to irrigate day and night during the heatwave experienced in June. Crops appear to be maturing slower than usual, causing growers to…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…it is being used to recharge groundwater basins wherever feasible. “They are putting it in every hole and ponding basin, trying to put as much water into the groundwater as…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
…by Cal/OSHA inspectors when they request to see the document. Fresh, pure and appropriately cool water must be made available in quantities that allow each employee to consumer one quart…
Agri View: Cleaner Living
…for a cleaner environment, we no longer have DDT. We do have cleaner air. Cleaner water. And, much better quality soil than we would have had. Farmers, pest control companies,…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…photosynthesizing and they start going into transpiration, where it’s just pulling water through the tree to cool itself down. Once you get to 105 degrees, then the tree starts killing…
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
…whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate…
WOTUS Repeal Officially Underway
…the U.S. The overall objective of redefining what constitutes “waters of the United States” is to promote economic growth, minimize the amount of regulatory uncertainty ensure that waters remain clean…