UC Davis plant scientists have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which annually costs California’s grape …
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $3 million in grants to advance the use of co-robots that benefit and assist stakeholders in …
Misinformation in Media and Defending Ag
I am sure you’ve heard the saying ‘you can’t believe everything you read on the internet’. The World Wide Web and today’s social media has given anyone a venue to …
Farmer Drone Rules
Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known …
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Agri View: Smart Phones
Everett Griner talks about agriculture adopting smart phones and “apps” in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Commodity Classic Releases Mobile App for 2016 Event
Everything you need to know about the 2016 Commodity Classic can now be held in the palm of your hand. The mobile app for the 2016 Commodity Classic, March 3-5, …
Understanding Cybercrime in Agriculture
An increase in agriculture related cybercrime is stressing the need to be familiar with technology in the industry. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Drone Registration Rules Announced
Drone registration will soon be mandatory. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday recreational users of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, must register their systems with the federal government. Anyone …
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Drone Registration Rules Announced
Drone registration will soon be mandatory. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday recreational users of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, must register their systems with the federal government. Sponsored …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored …
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in Arlington, Va. on Feb. 25-26, 2016. The theme for this year’s forum is “Transforming Agriculture: …