…UC Berkeley; Beth Grafton-Cardwell and James Ng, both of UC Riverside; and scientists from Florida. Better diagnosing citrus greening: In a second project, UC Davis biochemist Carolyn Slupsky is using…
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – part 2
…series, Cathy Isom continues her report on the high tech research being used on a popular fruit so consumers don’t have to wait until next season. A Better Tomato Tomorrow-2…
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – Part 1
Cathy Isom fills us in on how ag experts are hoping to change one off-season fruit from being passed up in the produce aisle. A Better Tomato Tomorrow-1…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
…some previous research on chilling requirements and climate change to see if they can better understand that relationship and find a more accurate prediction of winter chill hour effects. Comparing…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Passage of H.R. 636
…Tax Relief Act of 2015, Congress is one step closer to securing Section 179 small business expensing permanently. “Farmers and ranchers are continually upgrading and adapting to make their businesses…
Tickets are Now on Sale for Farm Night at the Film Festival
…and enjoy all the beauty that make agriculture appealing to a photographer’s eye – and the obstacles and thoughtful responses that give a documentary director a real-life story to build…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…Research Initiative Citrus Disease Research and Education (CDRE) program, which is made available through the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease Vilsack “Our HLB…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…help us. We have the benefit of what we did last year, of what worked and what didn’t, so it’s a little easier from a management standpoint, because we’re better…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…web/mobile applications, farm systems and third-party cloud services. The companies will deliver a working demonstration of their combined capabilities, showcasing how its synergies provide actionable information for better decision-making for…
Adaptable Big Data Management
…its system to include a user-friendly interface. The other benefit of OnFarm is the fact they only offer data collection software. Founder and CEO Lance Donny says that allows growers…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…which was authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). Vilsack “As new farmers and ranchers get started, they are really looking to their community for support. The Beginning…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…Water Act mandates disclosure of information concerning permit issuance. For livestock and poultry farmers without a Clean Water Act permit, the court concluded that so long as the farmer’s personal…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
…crop better. Presently there are less than 4,000 acres of pecans in production in California, which is hardly a single nut in the can compared to pistachios or almonds. The…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…Tuesday, February 24, 2015. To apply electronically, visit http://www.grants.gov or contact a local NRCS office. Today’s announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds…