…we are pleased to make the results available in many online formats including a new data query interface, as well as traditional data tables.” Census data provide valuable insights into…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…involved in running a farm enterprise. Data from this census as well as previous ones are easily searchable on the new online Census Data Query Tool. To address questions about…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…Visa Program application form, regulations, and digital application process that moves producers seamlessly from farmers.gov website to farmers.gov portal to U.S. Department of Labor’s IT systems. Managing Farm Loans Online: The self-service website now…
Almond Update: Ag Equipment Survey Response Needed, Deadline Approaching
…California, along with several other groups, is urging producers, operators and first processors to take the survey. CARB has contracted with Cal Poly University to create an online survey as…
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
…buy it at your local nursery, but it’s also easy to find online. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July 11, 2024 CIR Agriculture…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
…project included UC Davis scientists Tingting Zhu, Le Wang, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist Frank You. The study was published online in Horticulture Research. The research was funded by the California…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
…partnering with UC Cooperative Extension for a series of three workshops and then will hold their ‘In The Orchard Workshop’ series on similar topics. Cooper said continuing education would be…
USDA Announces Launch of the Start Simple with MyPlate Campaign
…put these tips into action. Online resources include the MyPlate Plan and widget, a tip sheet (PDF, 1 MB), the MyPlate Action Guide, a one-week menu template (PDF, 498 KB), as well as a toolkit for nutrition professionals….
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…an online dashboard that provides insights to help students. In addition to the kits, FFA and Microsoft are working together to create activity guides and resources to help chapters get…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…phone vs. online polling. “Online polling suffers from very low participation and can result in a skewed picture of the audience being surveyed,” said Hoffman. “These polls often garner emotional…
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
…will officially be taken on the petition, but information on what has been proposed is available. “Employers and the public can go online right now and see the division’s response. …
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…to see how well the system works and Bridenstine hopes they can get to the point where any grower can find the data online to make educated irrigation decisions. “From the…