…Thursday evening event that’s kind of wrapped up the entire conference as a whole. But we’re going to try something different this year,” Bailey explained. “It just felt natural that…
Using DNA Technology to Manage Wildlife
…body’s natural defenses to eliminate the production of certain proteins. APHIS Wildlife Services scientists hope to harness the power of siRNA to improve the selectivity and effectiveness of wildlife damage…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and…
Zero-Emission Agricultural UTV Program Immensely Popular and Successful
…Resources Board about 10 years ago, with the first generation of the electric ATVs. They were big. They were bulky with very little power, and they just didn’t really work….
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…Hotter, Drier Future places an emphasis on water capture, recycling, desalination, and conservation. Several agricultural groups have commended the announcement, describing it as an important step for stabilizing California’s water…
New Push for Rural Broadband
…and Supports Rural America Act would provide regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submit streamlined financial reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These small…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…Kelly, Sinema and others, will help ensure that critical water deliveries from the Colorado River continue as the state expands sustainable water practices like water recycling and conservation,” said Senator…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…to be very effective. “We know that this parasitoid is very specific. It does not target any other organism,” said Walton. “We’re releasing them in these natural environments around where…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…that, about $40 billion will go to USDA for climate-smart agriculture programs; biofuel development; forest restoration work; renewable energy tax credits; conservation technical assistance; and rural electric cooperative carbon capture…
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
…trip using #NationalFarmersMarketWeek. USDA will be doing so as well. Throughout the week, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be featuring content on the AMS Twitter account and also posting…
Comment Period Extended for Poultry Contracting Proposal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the comment period for its proposed rule titled Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments for an additional…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…which would function similarly to the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP). Several groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American Farmland Trust (AFT), and Farm Action Fund have endorsed…
Agriculture at Disadvantage When it Comes to Political Influence
…can be tough to ask farmers to dedicate financial resources to political efforts, which have no guarantee of success. Senator Dahle noted that oftentimes legislation and regulations that negatively impact…