NIFA, NSF Announce $14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joined with the National Science Foundation …
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
With the release this week of the State’s Safeguarding California: Implementation Action Plans, the work of CDFA is detailed along with other state government agencies working to adapt to climate change. …
Quest to Convert Algae to Biofuel
As many scientists look for alternatives to fossil fuels, UF/IFAS scientists continue their quest to convert algae to biofuel. You have to starve nitrogen from algae to get lipids from …
Ten to Participate in Leadership Farm Bureau
Ten Farm Bureau members have embarked upon a year-long training program as part of the Leadership Farm Bureau Class of 2016. The class members were formally introduced today during the …
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Program 2016
Spring is here and the time has come to begin the Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) trapping, surveying, treatment and bio-control program in Fresno County. Sponsored ContentProtecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
USDA Commits $20 Million to Innovative Conservation Projects Proposals sought for water quality, outreach and conservation finance Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $20 million …
50 Years of School Breakfast
USDA Celebrates 50 Years of School Breakfast, Offers $6.8 Million in Grants to Support Healthy School Meals As schools around the county take part in School Breakfast Week celebrations this …
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and a host of other agricultural groups revealed a groundbreaking data repository that supporters say will give farmers ultimate control over the ever-increasing business …
Growing California Video-“Eggsacting Standards”
The latest video from the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Eggsacting Standards.” JS West Family Farms located in the San Joaquin Valley, leads the way in …
NMPF President Testifies Before Senate Panel
NMPF President Tells Senate Panel about Possibilities, Pitfalls with Past Free Trade Agreements Even after free trade agreements are negotiated by the U.S. government, the value of the pacts depends …
Orleans Parish 4-H and Bayer to Break Ground on Pollinator Garden
Bayer and the Orleans Parish 4-H chapter teamed up to help a new generation make its own mark on the city by breaking ground on a pollinator patch in the …
Connecting Drones in Real Time
New technologies for drones like the Botlink XRD can connect the device to the internet, creating real time image transfers and making it easier and safer to operate the aerial …
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
Recognizing the importance of agriculture sustainability for farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National Farmers Union (NFU) announced today they have joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. …
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged the full Senate to act quickly on legislation that would establish national regulations to bring consistency and transparency to the labeling of …