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Soil Water Map - Part One
Farm of the Future
A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.
Planting progress
Idaho Ag Today
A look at the planting progress for some very important crops to Idaho farmers.
Reservoirs Full
Fruit Grower Report
With all the talk about drought again this year, and a lack of snowpack in the mountains, why is nobody really talking about the fact that the reservoirs are currently filled to capacity?
Super El Nino Scare
Fruit Grower Report
Reports of the Northwest possibly entering a “Super El Nino” year has many farmers wondering how challenging the year ahead may be.
Drought Crisis
Fruit Grower Report
Based on the “alarming” news we’re hearing about the low snowpack in the mountains and another drought year lately, should we be panicking? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass says not so much.
From Sugar Mills to Cotton Fields
Southeast Regional Ag News
A carbon-rich leftover is turning into a powerful tool for healthier soil and bigger harvests.
Compaction and Cover Crops
Farm of the Future
Tillage has a lot of downsides, and cover crops can help prevent erosion and decrease compaction.
USDA Research
Idaho Ag Today
Profitibility or reduce variability in profitability. expand markets and uses of agricultural products.
National Barley Yield Contest
Idaho Ag Today
The inaugural year of the National Barley Yield Contest (NBYC) concluded with a new U.S. record.
Funding Available for Sustainable Agriculture Projects
California Ag Today
California is investing in ideas that reduce environmental impact and boost efficiency on the farm.
Farm security
Idaho Ag Today
Farm security is national security. And from that context, USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan involves interagency partners.
Anthrax in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of an anthrax positive in a beef herd in Cassia County.
The Data on Soil Health
Farm of the Future
Bringing more diversity onto the farm with crop rotation and cover crops sounds nice, but is it actually achieving better results for farmers?
Conventional Farmers Trying Organic Practices
Farm of the Future
Perhaps there was a time when there was a clear divide between organic farmers and conventional farmers. But if those lines ever existed, they are certainly blurred today.
Removing synthetic fertilizers
Idaho Ag Today
Two companies have teamed up to develop a range of combined biotechnologies that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in commercial agriculture.
Soil Core Sampling Vs Continuous Monitoring
Farm of the Future
Soil core sampling is the most widely used and reliable form of soil testing, but is it the most accurate for all types of measurements?
Priming The Soil
Farm of the Future
John Kempf discusses a few factors that are key to promoting nitrogen fixation in the fall and winter.
Building Organic Matter in the Winter Months
Farm of the Future
Soil biology has slowed, but it's still active. With the right systems it can be fixing nitrogen.