…ABC’s nutrition research investments. Advancing the knowledge around the nutritional value of almonds is a significant factor in building demand. “This committee helps ABC decide where to prioritize nutrition research…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…agency experts, with final selections coordinated with the California Air Resources Board and USDA-NRCS. Non-qualifying practices might receive research grants instead. Details on proposal requirements and submission can be found…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-18-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, stagnate global demand for dairy is largely driven by lower demand in Asia…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. UC Cooperative Extension researchers are asking farmers and industry members to help with current rice research projects involving watergrass resistance and tadpole shrimp….
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…umbrella-sedges, sprangletop, broadleaves, and grasses. The product already exists in a granular form called Butte. Its efficacy as a tank mix partner is not yet known, research is ongoing. Zembu,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, supply and demand trends for dairy appear positive moving forward and we have…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…cooperation to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop growers. Gregg Doud, President of the National Milk Producers Federation, highlighted the proposal’s support for dairy farmers, including updates to the Dairy…
Food Prices Slightly Higher in May
…Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9 percent from its revised April level. Increases in the price index for cereal and dairy products slightly more than offset…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
Researchers with the UC Cooperative Extension are asking farmers and industry members to help with current rice research projects involving watergrass resistance and tadpole shrimp. Tadpole shrimp lay eggs in…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-05-24
…California, Clarice Turner. Plus, grower-collaborators are needed for a rice research project. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
…issues like GMO corn and separately, dairy with Canada, get another look. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-04-24
…research is looking at how cover crop production impacts livestock operations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…guideline implementation in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation economies to help facilitate adoption and implementation of official APEC MRL guidelines. Another project includes finding a research partner for data generation…