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…
Farm Women and Consumers
…in agriculture by joining the USDA’s ag mentoring network by emailing AgWomenLead@usda.gov They can also learn more about strong women telling agriculture’s story checking out the social media hashtag #womeninag.…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…From: USDA.gov Steering the Best Talent Towards Colleges of Agriculture Jay Akridge Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture Purdue University Akridge USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum The Talent Pipeline Supply…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…for innovative conservation projects to benefit historically underserved agricultural producers, improve and protect water quality, and demonstrate the effectiveness of public private partnerships for conservation, sustainable agriculture and forestry. Up…
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…Commission and the Metropolitan Water District, chipped in funding for the research. Drought-affected fields in the Victorian countryside, 2006 The report chronicles four areas: Perth; Sydney; Brisbane and Southeast Queensland;…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…two sessions that introduced attendees to some of the research they have been funding. Attendees learned about new early detection possibilities with promising research coming out of University of California…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of its School Breakfast Program by shining a light on the positive impacts of school breakfast. Over the course…
California Small Farm Conference Begins This Weekend
…members of the small-scale farming community and the general public. Sunday, March 9th: •Ticketed attendees participate in one of the four field courses designed to provide valuable hands-on education at…
ACP Education for Northern California
…retail nurseries, and pest control advisors are encouraged to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
New Dairy Conference Focuses on Golden State
…dairy production in California. Continuing Education: American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists: Approved for 10 CEUs. California Certified Crop Advisor: Approved for 2 CEUs. See the full agenda from the…
Asian Wasps Could Help Stink Bug Control
UC and CDFA researchers make progress in fight against exotic brown marmorated stink bugs. Scientists are rearing tiny Asian wasps in quarantine and evaluating whether they can be released in…
U.S. Should Be Better Prepared For Pests, Diseases
…of an outbreak. • More funding for the systems that safeguard U.S. agriculture. • Share data, including on animal movements, to improve disease response. (Click here to read NPPC’s testimony.)…
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
…each day,” said NACD President Lee McDaniel. In addition, the letters express NACD’s support for funding the Watershed Rehabilitation Program at $100 million and funding the Watershed Operation account at…
Monsanto Searches for Next “Farm Mom of the Year”
…and beyond to care for and protect their farms, families, communities and the agriculture industry they love. Monsanto Company once again wants to recognize these inspiring women, and today announced…