…the National Environmental Policy Act. Caltrans agrees to cooperate with the University of California, Davis, and UC Cooperative Extension on a long-term study of how grazing management contributes to enhanced…
G8 Nations to Share Agriculture Data
At a special international conference in Washington, D.C., the G8 nations will be committing to share their agricultural data with the world and go one step further. Gary Crawford explains….
New App to Report Invasive Pests
…tells you how you can submit an actual live sample of the invasive species. It even goes over proper collection methods. For the CDFA Report a Pest page, click here….
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…to increase the construction of anaerobic digesters and explore innovative ways to use products previously considered waste streams from dairy production, processing and handling. USDA support for agricultural and waste-to-energy…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…
USAID Officials Join G-8 Ag Data Conference
Several U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officials will participate in the G8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture April 29-30 in Washington, D.C. The conference will host agricultural…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…Association, becoming the first woman to chair a U.S. national produce trade association. She served as Chairwoman of the Grower Shipper Association of Central California, and as a member of…
Ag Organizations Weigh in on Immigration Bill
…The long-awaited immigration reform bill was formally introduced this week, and is now getting approval from several agricultural groups. Leaders from the Agriculture Workforce Coalition and United Farm Workers President…
Study Could Prevent Damage in Winegrapes
A current study by the University of California may lead to protecting coastal winegrapes from devastating frosts. Researchers are comparing frost protection methods to find which is the most effective…
Study Could Change Fertilizer Use
…naturally present in the atmosphere, but is increased through some agricultural processes. Before this study, scientists thought that a higher oxygen level in the soil would lead to a higher…
New Leader for Citrus Board
…from Widener University School of Law. The Florida Citrus Department is a state agency charged with promoting Florida citrus products and is financed largely through a tax paid by growers…
Another Review for USDA Reports
…Joe Prusacki with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says his agency will take a fresh look at the report situation for the next fiscal year, which starts October first….
Teamwork Within USDA For Risk Management
The head of the Farm Service Agency says different parts of USDA are working together to provide risk management tools for ag producers. Rod Bain has more. Click to open…
USDA March Prices Report
The USDA agricultural prices report for March is out and shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary…
