…field. The wheat growing in the field was also confirmed to be glyphosate-resistant. APHIS worked to ensure that none of the genetically engineered wheat made it into commercial supply by…
Ending Subsidies for Renewable Energy
…She says all energy sources would be welcome should she head the EPA, but “they need to have a level playing field in which to compete.” She specifically took aim…
New Test Genetically IDs Fungal Wheat Threat
…in less than 24 hours and is sensitive enough to detect trace amounts of the target sequence in samples, making it a valuable surveillance tool for field use, laboratory diagnosis,…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or market prices. The Board is composed of 10 members. The more than 6,000 almond growers and 104 almond…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the skills and preparation needed to meet the demands of the future.” The projects that received SPECA funding promote and strengthen secondary education and two-year post-secondary education. Some awards promote…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…and statistical analysis and dissemination. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…Workshops, Field Days & Forums Activities.” These Outcomes and Activities reflect the breadth of mechanisms used by USDA to effect technology transfer, as well as the breadth of scope in…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…prevented planting payment is made to compensate for the producer’s pre-planting costs generally incurred in preparation for planting the crop. These costs can include purchase of machinery, land rent, fertilizer,…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…this critical goal.” “Reducing food waste is good for business, it’s good for the environment, and it’s good for our communities,” said McCarthy. “We need leaders in every field and…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…opportunities through field trips, leadership training, and career exploration in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics careers in conservation. Students will also engage in regularly scheduled community stewardship events, such as…
Froman: TPP in Purgatory
…clear takeaway from last week’s election results is that Americans are concerned they are on an unfair playing field globally. Froman says he is hopeful the benefits of TPP will…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
…cleaned properly at packinghouses and some of the other stuff like stem and leaf movement is curtailed.” The CPDPP has also started a series of trainings for field crews that…
The Western View: Big Data Part 2
…wcngbigdata In Agriculture, Big Data is broken down into three main areas. There’s Agronomic Data, which includes information about activities and conditions in the field. It can be used to…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…(NRCS). “A one percent increase in SOM builds your soil’s ability to hold water by 19,000 to 25,000 gallons per acre. Thus, calculating conservatively, Sano Farms’ fields hold 50,000 gallons…