…a break from the routine, get on your computer and go to www.gofruittrail.com and print out the map. Then come enjoy what your neighbors are growing – the orchards full…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…September 28, 2017, at 5:00 PM US EDT. Solution providers can submit proposals through NineSigma’s Open Innovation community NineSights.com. For more information and updates on the challenge, please visit https://ninesights.ninesigma.com/web/consider-corn…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…the agricultural community.” The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences….
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…counties, who co-authored the study. The analysis is based on a hypothetical well-managed farming operation using practices common to the Central Coast Region. The costs, materials, and practices shown in…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…September 28, 2017, at 5:00 PM US EDT. Solution providers can submit proposals through NineSigma’s Open Innovation community NineSights.com. For more information and updates on the challenge, please visit https://ninesights.ninesigma.com/web/consider-corn…
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
…Thursday. Learn more about the events and sessions at World Pork Expo this year online at world pork dot org (www.worldpork.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…nation’s food. “All types of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, are critical to providing our nation’s food, fiber, fuel, and medicine,” Mrs. Pence said. “However, our beekeepers…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…phases: a concept paper phase and a full application phase. The concept paper deadline is July 7, 2017. The full application deadline is Sept. 22, 2017. See the request for…
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
…Asia were up 91 percent and 23 percent respectively. Japan sales were the highest they’ve been in 21 months. Cheese exports were 27 percent higher than April of 2016. The…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…low, according to a study by Purdue University released in February of this year. According to the company’s website, construction on the Cambria corn mill was completed in 1991. It’s…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…cows. (CDFA) Around 33 percent of the total U.S. exports of dairy products come from California. (CDFA) For more California milk facts and information about National Dairy Month, visit www.realcaliforniamilk.com….
Almond Board: Almond Conference Registration Open
…to the report: Register and find more information at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond Board of California: The Almond Conference, now in its 45th year, reached several notable milestones in 2016…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Udon
…AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple…