…prompt shifts in the development of new materials. “With less innovation and more regulatory challenges, you have more space that is being made for these new approaches, these new biocontrols…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…with less water,” he said. “We’re looking out to see what the next great innovation is…at the end of the day, we have to have water to grow that crop.”…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…“Then the Technical Achievement requirement, they have to have some sort of significant research or innovation or an adoption of a practice. So that one typically is a little more…
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
…The network’s six centers include: California Dairy Innovation Center Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center Western Center for Dairy Research Wisconsin…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…show them some suggestions and hints on how almonds could be applicable to their product innovation.” During the event, ABC’s Culinary Consultant Chef Henry Hill was on hand to showcase…
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
President Joe Biden recently signed an Executive Order to advance biotechnology investment and biomanufacturing innovation. The purpose is to help promote resiliency and sustainability within the U.S. food supply chain….
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
…of Food and Agriculture, showing bearing acreage as 255,528 acres. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the Pollinator Habitat Program is designed to increase pollinator habitat on…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…the program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the PHP is designed to increase pollinator habitat on agricultural lands in California. The application window opened on August…
Dairy Checkoff Competition Focusing on ‘Calming Benefits’
…looking for products that calm. There is projected growth associated with products that calm, and these are of particular interest to Gen Z consumers. Successful entries will demonstrate innovation and…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…programs to allow for better access by specialty crop producers. Along with that, continued support of research and innovation will be essential in achieving long-term sustainability. Federal investment into scientific…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…the middle of the pandemic we opened our new center for innovation in Wasco, Calif.,” David says. “The new facility is a massive upgrade both technologically and functionally…and we’ve allowed…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding priorities for this year’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program include climate-smart agriculture, invasive species mitigation, and urban agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be investing $15 million…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers using tech innovation to help fine-tune spray applications, verticillium inoculum proving resilient in…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-26-22
…and the details on the upcoming virtual Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…