…area. These grants focus on plant breeding for agricultural production; plant growth and development, composition, and stress tolerance; and photosynthesis and nutrient use in agricultural plants. Since AFRI’s creation, NIFA…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest conservation program, by acres impacted, that…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…of agricultural products. Visit Hortau.com for more information on Hortau’s proprietary irrigation management systems, and simplified software and mobile apps, or contact us at (805) 545-5994, Ext. 358 or media@hortau.com….
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bees. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, says things are little different during a wet year. Almond Spraying During Wet Years From Almonds.com The blossoms of nearly all…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…sales. The organization coordinates breeding for 25 species and has more than 29% of people actively engaged in research and development activities. HM.CLAUSE’s parent company, Limagrain, is an international agricultural…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…concern among everyone in U.S. agriculture, especially farmers. NFU will pay particularly close attention to the alarming trend of Chinese government-owned entities purchasing U.S. and other agricultural companies. Most recently,…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…pollination season. The almond bloom is expected to be “normal to a little ahead of normal,” says Bob Curtis, director, Agricultural Affairs, Almond Board of California, increasing the risk of…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…alongside the management and employees of Syngenta to maintain the company’s leading competitive edge in the global agricultural technology field.” He added: “Our vision is not confined to our mutual…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
Everett Griner talks about this year’s pecan crop production in today’s Agri View. Pecan Crop From Univ. of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences UGA pecan specialist fears Georgia’s…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…about modern agricultural practices; Protecting farmers’ ability to use biotech plant varieties and other innovative technologies; Opposing unlawful expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; and Moving forward…
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
…of State. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation thanks Wells Fargo for its generous support of Class 45’s commencement. The California Agricultural Leadership Program is an advanced leadership development experience for…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…wines made from grapes that were grown in research plots at the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center will be served, along with light refreshments. Each of the newsmakers…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…grads. A new report finds there’s high demand, at least for the foreseeable future, for college graduates with a degree in agricultural programs. An average of nearly 60,000 high-skilled ag…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…All members of Kern County agriculture are encouraged to attend this year’s event to hear presentations from representatives of the Kern County Agricultural Community, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, and…