…“Those goals ranged from greenhouse gas emissions to soil loss, to water usage, energy usage, soil carbon,” Burton noted. The industry also hopes to reduce the amount of land necessary…
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
…cold water. But when water fails, try sprinkling flour all over your crops. The flour will suffocate them. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
…affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious,…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…land and fresh water. In this regard, they agreed that agricultural innovation, such as biotechnology, including precision biotechnology, will continue to play a substantial role in addressing such challenges and…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…their land. At every turn, they strive to achieve efficiencies in their use of resources like water, fertilizer and pesticides, and seek to minimize both the human and environmental impacts…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…be a very effective tool for private landowners working to achieve their conservation and management goals,” said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Matthew Lohr. “It is the largest conservation…
Brew Your Own Beer? Grow Your Own Hops
…also need a lot of water – about an inch and a half of water each week – and a lot of space and support, because they quickly climb upwards….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-07-19
…available farm labor in California. There is a report on SmartLabel getting more attention as well as details on California’s plan to develop a water resilience portfolio. Tune in to…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates related to MPP-Dairy and DMC are part of meeting that goal….
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
…inches of snow depth and a snow water content of 51 inches. California water supplies should be in a much better condition compared to last year when the May 1…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…moss gets water from precipitation and humidity. Plus it gets nutrients from the air, water, and all the dust particles that settle on it through natural processes. You can purchase…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…percent over last year.” The rainy weather and the timing of water allocation announcements played a role in pushing the timeline for planting this year. Isom noted that had it…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
…in space, the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how this year is expected to be a strong year for cotton plantings. You’ll also get an almond update on where all…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…a half-hour in Soil and Water Management, another half-hour in Integrated Pest Management, an hour-and-a-half in Crop Management, a half-hour in Professional Development, and an hour-and-a-half in Sustainability.” OFAC formed…