The significant benefits that would accrue to the U.S. pork industry from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement would be wiped out if the Obama administration implements pending rules related to the…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy programs….
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the California Walnut Board for providing funding and support for this special Walnut Nursery Sales Report survey. Results Combined sales…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule, TPP Could Affect Producers
…they are presented, the National Pork Producers Council told members of the House Committee on Agriculture’s livestock subcommittee, which was continuing a series of hearings on the rural economy. A…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…the GE crops. However, evolved resistance to current GE characteristics in crops is a major agricultural problem. A tiered process for regulating new crop varieties should focus on a plant’s…
Dairy Industry Applauds School Milk Support
Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 Passed House Committee Today Dairy leaders applaud the House Education and Workforce Committee for including key dairy provisions in the Improving Child Nutrition…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…sustainable bioenergy and biobased products, as well as education and training for the next generation of scientists that will expand availability of renewable, sustainable goods and energy. This funding is…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…problems in rural and agricultural watersheds across the United States. This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
First-of-its-kind Jordan Agricultural Research Center opens at Fresno State The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State celebrated the opening of the new Jordan Agricultural Research Center….
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that $130 million in funding is available for…
Agri View: Top Agriculture Prize
Everett Griner talks about youth events encouraging young people to be involved in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Top Agriculture Prize From: FFA.org FFA is an inter-curricular student organization for…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…CCA s to show that they have the commitment, education, expertise, and experience to make a difference in a client’s business. The CCA certification is largest, most recognized agriculturally-oriented program…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
Photo courtesy of USDA Everett Griner talks about the losses from citrus greening continuing to grow across the United States in today’s Agri View. Citrus Greening Losses From: University of…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…