As the bio-economy expands, innovative products and processes created from biomass are important components. Susan Carter has the report. What Role Does Innovation Research Play in the Bio-Economy?…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
…Award Review Panel will be evaluating properties based on responsible and sustainable land management, economics, innovation, overall land health, and community outreach and leadership. The deadline for nominations is July…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss issues related to innovations, advancements and careers within the agricultural sector at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
Popular Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show with “Buyer’s Choice” Award and Acclaimed Industry Judges The 2014 Fresno Food Expo presented by Union Bank is excited to announce the…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…we have come in agricultural production and how important it is that we continue agricultural research and innovation for the security of our food supply,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Dr….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports innovation through strategic, future-focused investments. The budget focuses on creating jobs…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…innovation, investment, products, businesses, jobs and dynamism to our economy.” The signatories to the letter expressed support for Congress and the administration using the House Republicans’ “Standards for Immigration Reform”…
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…the highest priority. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has also announced up to $15 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to state and local governments, Tribes, universities, businesses and…
Monteiro Lakeside Dairy – Innovation in Progress
…Manuel Monteiro offered a glimpse of the success that innovation, Mike and Manuel Monteiro careful study and hard work can accomplish. The brothers represent the third generation of their dairying…
Soil Health Workshops
…the UC West Side Research and Extension Center in Five Points. The UC Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation program has invited nationally known proponents of soil health to share their experiences…
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…investments to ensure continued profitable growth. In April we opened our Almond Innovation Center on our Sacramento campus followed by the June grand opening of our Turlock plant, the largest…
Field Days Coming Up
…on Thursday near Dos Palos, in Fresno County. It’s organized by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, and is a a two-stop field tour of innovative and cost-cutting no-till cotton…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will continue research that helps dairy farmers improve the sustainability of their operations,” Vilsack said. “This vital research also will support the…