…am an intern for Cargill Animal Nutrition, and so I’m working with a research project with their technical team, and I’m hoping to find correlations between rumination information with both…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…production, as it can still infect otherwise resistant cultivars. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said one of the first steps has been to identify…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…and 4 at the Roebbelen Center. The free hybrid event will provide an overview of the draft document and offer an opportunity to provide direct feedback. Registration is currently open…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…greater proportion of their budgets on food than those in higher-income countries, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). As incomes rise with economic development and urbanization, the share of…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
…added as the ninth major food allergen when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act became effective. This means that sesame, when present in a food, is…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
…is going to the programs, therefore the amendment was unnecessary. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn G.T. Thompson (R-PA), gave a voice to the opposition on the House Floor. “Research and…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…betterment of the California industry either through research or innovation or even helping to facilitate adoption of practices.,” Hillman explained. “So, this is a unique award that we created for…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…a common goal. The relationship between the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, industry leaders, and tech innovators was emphasized as a workable model for more effective development and implementation of new…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Advanced Analytics. The institute is a people-centered interdisciplinary collective transforming learning, research, and outreach around digital technologies and advanced analytical methods to enhance agriculture. Work done at the institute will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers powdery mildew trials at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, support of the Right…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…conservation careers. Similarly, the National Center For Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will focus on Latino farmers in California, Texas, and other regions, offering practical information on regenerative practices through on-farm demonstrations…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
…reflecting the fight between the Senate, mating disruptions going mainstream for combating NOW in orchards, and details on the Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program. Tune in to the show for…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…peanut butter, or cheese or made into sauce or cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021,…