Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…Dever, Sun World; Dr. Tim Conner, Monsanto; Shane MacKenzie, Superior Farms; Jacob Gomez, UC Davis Aggie Ambassadors; Vanessa Alexander, CalPoly Agricultural Ambassadors; and Katie Fyhrie, California Farm Academy participant. “Technology…
Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements
…president of science and technology at the National Pork Board, says they cannot fully endorse the program until they have more details. Producer Reaction to New PEDv Reporting Requirements Check…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces New Report on Scientific Breakthroughs from USDA in 2013
…administered by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s principal intramural scientific research agency. Discoveries from USDA’s 2013 Technology Transfer Report include: A new kind of flour made from chardonnay grape…
Mandatory Reporting for Pork Industry Diseases
The USDA announced their intent to help fight against pork diseases, however Pork Checkoff Vice President of Science and Technology Dr. Paul Sundberg says the implementation of that plan has…
More Farmers See Big Savings with Propane
…enrolled and Propane Education and Research Council Director of Business Development and Marketing Mark Leitman says that the top technology enrolled in the program was propane irrigation engines. Propane Savings…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the allocation of $48.1 million, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm…
Dr. Norman Borlaug Honored on National Ag Day in Washington D.C.
…lives through increasing Mexican wheat yields by using bio-technology, or GMO’s. Borlaug’s grand-daughter Julie Borlaug says her grandfather would want to look ahead to see how he could improve more…
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 20, 2014 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service today announced the availability of up to $5 million in competitive grants to help…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems. The program also funds research projects to enhance the ability of organic producers and…
Puffers Modified to Fight Naval Orangeworm
Paramount Farms said puffers may be the new popular tool to help pistachio growers fight against naval orangeworm. Researchers have modified the technology that almond growers have been using for…
China Needs More Than Technology to be a Top Ag Producer
…agricultural products, but what would it take for China to become a huge exporter? Gary Crawford has the story. China Needs More Than Technology to be a Top Ag Producer…
Using Technology to Deal With Drought
Producers in California are tapping into technology to help deal with drought. Here is Susan Carter. Using Technology to Deal With Drought…
AgNeTVideo: Irrigation Seminar with Pat Biddy
Agronomic Support Manager at Tulare Ag Products, Pat Biddy, discusses irrigation technology as part of an irrigation seminar….









