Increasing cheese sales through pizza. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by gaurav tiwari from Pixabay A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
…trucks that qualify for a Low Use Exemption. Paul said a dairy had received a Notice of Audit letter from CARB, asking for verification that the truck was staying under…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman. “So, she’ll be going over some of the new research findings that are out there regarding pest management and some of the practices that we’re…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…Checkoff programs do research and promote their associated commodity. Beymer said there is concern that the OFF Act would interfere with some of that research. “The soybean checkoff contracts with…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
…involvement in dairy medicine, extracurricular activities, and interest in dairy software and dairy records to improve dairy management and animal health. Applications are due on December 31. Specific application requirements…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…on enhancing the resilience of dairy businesses and ensuring a consistent supply of dairy products for consumers nationwide. For additional details, those interested can visit the AMS Dairy Business Innovation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers resistant weeds in rice, dairy markets, a tech study on farming productivity, a…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…years ago, “So, we’re not investing enough in science in research to find out what are we going to do in the future or even right now.” The new report…
Week in Review: Substantial Damage from Citrus Thrips & Tracking New Strawberry Threat
…projected to reach more than 811,000 acres in 2031 and production is forecasted to reach 2.08 billion pounds. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted nearly $5 million to the University of California, Davis to support organic research. Grant funding is being made available through USDA’s National…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…extremely forward-looking and innovative, and sponsored research is putting California in a very strong position to quickly respond to invasive pests that threaten our agricultural, wilderness, and urban areas,” Professor…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…raised on her family’s dairy farm in San Diego, California and aspires to become a dairy cattle nutritionist or management consultant. In her scholarship application, Kylie wrote, “Although I did…
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…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to disburse an additional $5 million in payments to support organic dairy producers. The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is intended…