…build amazing collaborative teams and to translate her work into language laymen like myself can understand. Her cooperative, honest, and direct workstyle are models I use when evaluating other scientists….
Rains Don’t Damper Citrus Harvest
…that makes it more manageable. Couple that with cooperative weather and it looks like this season should be a positive one for California citrus growers. “The quality is outstanding. The…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…important antibiotics for use in animal feed and drinking water. Medically important antibiotics are those used in treating human diseases as well. Chris Richards, Oklahoma State University Extension, is a…
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists…
Farm Service Agency Cooperative Agreements
Expands Education for Minority, Women, New, Military Veteran and Urban Producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced cooperative agreements with 46 partners to educate producers, including those who have…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…success in agricultural occupations. “Whether you are an experienced farmer facing mobility issues or a veteran starting a new career in agriculture, AgrAbility works with the Cooperative Extension System and…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…Dollar Fair in Chico. Cooperative Extension advisors have previously held the two meetings separately, but saw an opportunity to join the two. West Coast Nut Growers Guide will also hold…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…than providing answers in many cases, NASDA is in the early stages of piloting an On-Farm Readiness Review. Funded by FDA through cooperative grants, the OFRR will be a voluntary…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…an application, contact Manuel Michel or Anna Deschamps-Polonia of the National Mango Board at (407) 629-7318, extension 112, or email Mmichel@mango.org or APolonia@mango.org. The information is also available on the…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
Excessive saturation can aid the spread of phytophthora in walnuts. Growers need to manage irrigation carefully to avoid long sets and over-saturation. At the annual Walnut Trade Show, Cooperative Extension…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…Quinn and looked to him for leadership. He worked closely with one of the first county Extension agents in the country, John Barron, who taught Quinn and his neighbors best…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…powered in part by a new renewable fuel made of wood waste developed through this initiative. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve…
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…Russell Laird, vice president for federal relations at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., and Lance Kotschwar, chief ethics & compliance officer and vice president for government and industry…