…joined our delegation at a dinner hosted by the Milken Institute in preparation for today’s Innovation Lab visit. Delegation members were energized by their earlier discussion with the dynamic manager…
ASTA New Leadership to Guide Future of Seed Industry
…facing the industry is the general lack of understanding–by the public, legislators, and regulators—about how the seed industry operates and why innovation in plant breeding is vital, not only to…
FAA Rules Clear Runway for Small Drones
…of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. These new regulations work to harness new innovations safely, to spur job…
Climate Smart Israel
…they “need the farmers to smile” because Netafim has helped them accomplish yields, quality and a high return on investment! Innovation and technology have helped Israel move from water scarcity…
Two Southern California Firms Honored
…we work and live,” said Alexis Strauss, EPA’s Acting Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA congratulates Verdezyne and Newlight Technologies for creating sustainable solutions which spur innovation and economic…
Create Apps for Agriculture
…California Rural Development chief strategy officer for agriculture technology and innovation. “There is no better place than the State Fair in the Capitol to showcase the ingenuity of California’s ag…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
…the rise, most small farms struggle to stay afloat. But a new student startup called Farmcation, which grew from a UC Berkeley innovation course called “Eat.Think.Design,” is working to connect…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…“You can’t just turn it on and let it go. It will require focused and dedicated farmer and researcher attention and innovation to solve.” The authors are working with a…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…will add particular expertise on the deeper subsurface, below the root zone of the almond trees. This project is part of the Almond Board’s larger Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM) program,…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…Palo Alto, to discuss issues related to agricultural innovation and food waste. “California’s agricultural diversity and on-farm innovation is a driving force behind the foods and farm products we enjoy…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…reduce particulate matter by at least 30%. Trials were supported by a USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) and the San Joaquin Valley Air District, and build on years of…
Toolkits for Starting Farmer’s Markets
…announced the availability of “The Economics of Local Food Systems: A Toolkit to Guide Community Discussions, Assessments and Choices” at the Good Food Festival’s Financing and Innovation Conference in Chicago….
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…plan called for our nation’s food and forestry producers to embrace innovation and conservation like never before. For over 150 years, American farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have adapted in…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…and effective strategy for alleviating climate change – a clear benefit for all Californians. Accelerating Innovation To meet the future needs of the California almond industry, as well as the…