…source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the country. Farmers and ranchers, trade associations, government, extension educators, researchers, and many others rely on…
Farm Safety on a Budget
…an Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota. He says it’s possible for farmers to remain safety-conscious even when budgets are tight. Budgets For example, he says one of the…
NOW Damage Bigger Issue Than Growers Think
…Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor for Merced County David Doll believes that “a lot of this has to do with the lack of access we’ve had into these orchards in regards…
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…host of other issues concerning the industry. The field day began with a tour of some of the sorghum and alfalfa trials at the facility. Agronomy Advisor for Cooperative Extension…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…for sustainability in the pursuit of managing pests. Today, he serves as distinguished professor and extension specialist in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at UC Davis. For example, Zalom…
Safety Tips for Farm Safety Week
…several places where you might start. Check with your local Cooperative Extension office and/or visit your local clinic, hospital or other healthcare centers. Learn about the community outreach events that…
Bayer Seeking EU Review of Monsanto Deal
…initiated an in-depth investigation in August, and Bayer’s application this week requested a ten-working-day extension of the review deadline to January 22, 2018. The company says it requested the extension…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
This year’s weather has pushed the schedule back by approximately a week, but the walnut harvest is just around the corner. Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County, Dani…
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
…extension, and education. “NIFA Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives” focuses on garnering answers to two questions from stakeholders: “What is your top priority in food and agricultural research,…
FSMA Agricultural Water Compliance Extension?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to extend the agricultural water compliance dates that are part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). If the rule…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Apply for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…farmers and ranchers or socially-disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Applicants may also receive priority if they are small or medium-sized operations structured as a family farm, a farmer or rancher cooperative,…
ROXY Rice Unveiled at Rice Field Day
…at UC Davis, was presented with the California Rice Industry Award for his research contributions. Afterward, participants had the opportunity to observe a display on weedy red rice, which was…
Funding to Recruit and Educate a More Diverse Agricultural Workforce
…education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on…