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Vineyard Agroforestry: Growing Grapes in the Era of Climate Change
I had the privilege of undergoing my graduate school research in one of the best places on earth: Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza, like many parts of California, is an arid region with very little rainfall, similar soils, and similar weather patterns. And, like California, it grows great wine. Unlike California, though, Mendoza still has many vineyards that are intercropped with trees in vineyard agroforestry systems. That's why, when I decided to study arid vineyard agroforestry systems for my master’s research, Mendoza is where I journeyed to.
by Katherine Favor, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist08 September, 2021
Combcutting: An Innovative Approach for Reducing Broadleaf Weeds in Small Grains
When a small grain crop like wheat, oat, barley, or rye is in the vegetative growth stage and prior to stem development, the crop’s leaves are very flexible. Broadleaf weeds like Canada Thistle growing within the vegetative cash crop generally have a stem, which continues to get thicker and stiffer as the weed matures. Combcutting technology uses a series of stationary knives that are set at a specific angle and distance from each other.
By Justin Morris, Regenerative Livestock Specialist01 September, 2021
Novel Nutrient Management Method: Applying Poultry Litter in Subsurface Bands
Getting nutrients right in farming is a balancing act. When planning to apply fertilizers and soil amendments, farmers must consider their soil type, climate, the time of year, the crops they are raising, water availability, soil health, water quality concerns, and the nuances of the many different macro- and micronutrients that plants require. The way nutrients are applied is also an important consideration.
By Nina Prater, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist25 August, 2021
For a Safe Lambing Season, Make a ‘Lambulance’
During lambing, sometimes even healthy and productive ewes can create a challenge for shepherds determined to get everyone to safety. That’s why National Center for Appropriate Technology Regenerative Grazing Specialist Linda Poole recommends making your own lamb ambulance or ‘lambulance’ before lambing.
By Emilie Saunders, NCAT Communications Director16 August, 2021
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New Pandemic-Relief Grant Programs to Aid Small Producers, Farmers Markets
USDA announced it will soon publish Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new grant programs — the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program and the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant
10 September, 2021‘Radio Organic’ Podcast Launches
Related ATTRA Publication: Direct Marketing CCOF Foundation, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, and “The Farmers Beet” have launched a new podcast titled “Radio Organic.” The pilot series of
10 September, 2021New Program Promoting Grass-based, Regenerative, Organic Dairy System in Northeast
Related ATTRA Publication: Dairy Production on Pasture: An Introduction to Grass-Based and Seasonal Dairying Lancaster Farming reports that Pasa Sustainable Agriculture received a $1 million grant from the National Fish
10 September, 2021
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