soil health

The Washington Wine Commission is inviting grape growers to register for an upcoming webinar focused on soil health for wine grape production.  USDA’s Dr. Devin Rippner will lead the March 26th event and will discuss his ongoing research at his research vineyard planted near Prosser in 2023.  Rippner is st...

Getting the flour or vegetable garden ready for spring? Perhaps a key in planning and planting is looking back to last year, according to Elizabeth Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension.    “If last fall or last summer, your plants were struggling, if you were seeing spots on the stems or the leaves, or stunted growth and it's something that's just irregular, something you weren't expect

Washington State University is interviewing candidates for the Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems position, and both will give industry seminars and answer questions this week in Othello.   Backed by a more-than-$3 million fund created by potato growers, processors, and suppliers, WSU created the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems back in 2

MyLand, a company focused on regenerative agriculture, recently announced a new $4.8 million dollar effort to enhance soil health for farmers across Washington.  The program, funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce, focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.   ... Read M

Washington State University will host its Tree Fruit Soil Health Workshop: SoilCon on Thursday, February 27th.  The 3 ½ hour event will focus on :  What is tree fruit soil health? What is the new Soil Health Initiative? Soil health manage ... Read More ...

OSU-Extension will host a workshop later this month looking at soil carbon market opportunities that exist for grass seed producers.  The event will take place Wednesday February 19th at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany.  Topics ...

It’s important to be as efficient as possible when prices are down, and input costs are high.  Fertilizer investments go hand-in-hand with maximizing yield, which in turn puts more money in farmers’ pockets.  Stephanie Zelinko, national agronomist with AgroLiquid, said there are many misconceptions growers have about fertilizer investment and yield.   “I think the...

Farmers facing tighter profit margins are working to be as efficient as possible as they head into the 2025 growing season.  AgriGold Agronomist Nick Frederking said soil test results can help them be more strategic with their input investments.  ...

Farmers across southern Idaho are invited to share their successes and failures with agronomic practices during next month’s annual Magic Valley Soil Health Forum.  The free event is scheduled for January 8th at the College of Southern Idaho campus.   Linda ...

The 2024 Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, again proved to be the premier gathering for the Organic farming community.  The event welcomed hundreds of participants from across the U.S. organic industry.   “This year’s enthusiastic participation underscores the growing interest in sustainable and innovative farming practices,” said Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress national events director. “The Or