Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
An abundance of rainfall earlier in the year has allowed many growers to implement strategies to recharge groundwater supplies. The House Appropriations Committee included additional funding for citrus research to…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are teaming up to advance research efforts. A memorandum of understanding was signed to strengthen ties…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
…USDA’s efforts to address diversity and equity and climate smart dairy and livestock research projects awarded $4.1 million. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers comments from the Ag Research hearing, potential changes with preventing planting insurance, approaches…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of ag research, recently introduced bills that will invest in California…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…to re-engage with this audience for long-lasting relationships that lead to increased sales of domestic lamb. ALB research found that 24 percent of consumers made retail lamb purchases at independent…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…ever.” FSIS will be working with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in sampling these types of products to determine if a testing or sampling protocol should be established for “raised without…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-19-23
…return on tomatoes outpacing other crops and comments from the House hearing on research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…A new citrus breeding program will also be supported by an additional $1 million in federal funding. The House Appropriations Committee included additional funding for citrus research to develop and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-14-23
…to support agrivoltaics research and taking initiative on groundwater recharge efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…partly because of difficulties in recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reports that when choosing rural locations to practice, healthcare professionals most often cite social aspects,…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
Senators Martin Heinrich and Mike Braun have introduced the Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Act of 2023. It would authorize $75 million to help expand the agrivoltaic systems which combine solar…
IFPA Wants Equity in Farm Bill
…said. In addition, Adcock said programs for specialty crops like research initiatives and block grants are relatively young and many have not seen any recent increases. “Specialty crop-targeted programs like…