…by researchers, offering insight into ongoing research projects. Researchers will also be available at poster sessions in Hall A+B, giving conference attendees a chance to ask follow-up questions. For a…
National Manufacturing Month – Recognizing Where the Harvest Leads
…aisle, the harvest is the beginning of the transformative process of manufacturing. Officially, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service, food and beverage manufacturers “transform raw agricultural materials into products for…
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
…ideas, tips, research, product information and more. He came up with AgFuse when he realized that, compared to other professions, farmers work alone, separated from their peers, and a new…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
California’s dairy farmers have joined together with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis–a joint venture with CDFA–to fund research through the California Dairy Research Foundation…
New CA Livestock Antibiotic Law Strictest in US
…law will affect all livestock producers, including California dairies. Dairy is California’s leading agricultural commodity, bringing in $9.4 billion to the state economy in 2014. The new law goes into…
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
AgNet West informed listeners about this project last month, with stories from both Dennis Hannaford and Nate Ray. Netafim put together this great video showing their system and it’s benefits….
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…more than one million American jobs. TPP will remove unfair trade barriers and help further the global expansion of American agricultural exports, particularly exports of meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables,…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…These projects represent an ongoing effort to address food safety practices and minimize outbreaks of foodborne illness with proactive research. The 2015 SCBGP project abstracts are available at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Specialty_Crop_Competitiveness_Grants/pdfs/2015SCBGP_ProjectAbstracts.pdf For…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
Almonds are the next crop researchers will focus on to see if orchards can handle winter flooding that will help replenish underground aquifers. Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds UC…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. Today’s announcement is part of a USDA-wide effort supporting President…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…billion. Thanks to this agreement and its removal of unfair trade barriers, American agricultural exports to the region will expand even further, particularly exports of meat, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables,…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…discriminatory requirement that certain governments impose on U.S. businesses that they place their data, servers, research facilities, and other necessities overseas in order to access those markets. TPP includes standards…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…in drought conditions, an increasing concern for agriculture as the effects of climate change are felt in California and globally. UC Berkeley researchers will partner with scientists at UC Agriculture…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Scam; HLB Research Update; Water Quality and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes news of a major citrus theft, an update on Citrus Research and Development Foundation efforts as well as reports on…