farming

Yolo County farm cultivates seeds, ecological restorationYolo County farm cultivates seeds, ecological restoration

Yolo County farm cultivates seeds, ecological restoration

Julia Michaels, restoration specialist at Hedgerow Farms, stands in a field of milkweed grown for seed at the Yolo County…

9 months ago
Climate-smart practices help dairies, nourish cropsClimate-smart practices help dairies, nourish crops

Climate-smart practices help dairies, nourish crops

At DeJager Farms, manure from dairy barns is processed before reaching a holding lagoon. A high-tech system blends in fresh…

9 months ago
Groundwater Recharge in the San Joaquin ValleyGroundwater Recharge in the San Joaquin Valley

Groundwater Recharge in the San Joaquin Valley

Overdraft has caused big problems in the San Joaquin Valley—and in our drought-prone state, groundwater recharge is one of the most promising…

10 months ago
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ PersistsOn Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more.…

10 months ago
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Are farm fields a hidden source of microplastics?NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Are farm fields a hidden source of microplastics?

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Are farm fields a hidden source of microplastics?

Row crop agricultural field in the gentle rolling hills of San Benito County in California. Photo taken January 14, 2013.…

10 months ago