…nitrates from fertilizers could have severe global-scale consequences for rivers, water supplies, human health and the economy. As the nitrates settle into the earth, the researchers say it will be…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…California Healthy Soils Initiative, a collaboration between state agencies to support the development of healthy soils in California. Other statewide projects include the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC), which…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…irrigation that utilizes dairy lagoon water for his silage crops,” said Priscilla Baker, NRCS soil conservationist in Madera. “This project is in partnership with the organization Sustainable Conservation.” McRee received…
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
…avocado varieties look most promising for the San Joaquin Valley. Ben Faber, a UC Farm Advisor who specializes in soils, water, and subtropical crops, discussed the irrigation and soil requirements…
Celebrate the First Annual California Soils Week
…The theme was chosen to highlight the role that California soil plays in feeding the world, water conservation, improving air quality and combating climate changing. “California Soils Week will highlight…
Thermal Wall for Garden Plants
…home is made of brick, stone, or concrete. In the case of those with wooden walls, try using black barrels or tanks of water along the outside of the wall…
Make Your Own Cleaning Products
…carpets, or making your own stain remover, mix water, castile soap, and vinegar. Disinfecting, Water, borax, and vinegar can get the job done, perhaps nicely scented with some lemon juice….
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Millheim, Pennsylvania, $391,596 Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation, Charleston, South Carolina, $600,000 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, $567,069 Utah State University, Logan, Utah, $599,615 Vermont Housing & Conservation Board,…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…in key areas like water quality and irrigation practices, pest management, air quality and biomass. Established in 1950 and based in Modesto, California, Almond Board of California is a non-profit…
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
…with paper towels and use a slow stream of water to avoid splashing. To stuff or not to stuff For optimal food safety, do not stuff the turkey. Even if…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…which are the Agricultural Risk Coverage Program and the Price Loss Program. It also eliminates conservation spending on confined animal feeding operations, opting instead to give more money to organic…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…state to state.” As written, the law caps the number of H-2C visas at 450,000 and ties visa holders to one employer for the length of their stay. Water, of…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…reported that while prices may not be the best they could ask for this year, they are not too bad either. Growers are most excited about the current water supplies…
USDA Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands
…They also store floodwaters, clean and recharge groundwater, sequester carbon, trap sediment, and filter pollutants for clean water.” Wetland conservation easements are either permanent or for 30 years. Eligible lands…