…SGMA portal at sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com….
Glyphosate-resistant Johnsongrass Management Webcast
…ag engineering. This resource also features a new and improved Cotton Extension Search tool, where users can conveniently search for extension resources across all U.S. land-grant universities serving cotton producers….
Children’s Book – Busy on the Farm
…Education. Holly did her practicum in U.S. History. Licensed to teach History and English through the 12th grade, Holly decided to turn her focus on curriculum development. A Year on…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…for applications is September 15, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Since 2012, NIFA has invested more than $21 million through the NLGCA program. Among past projects, a…
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
…a letter delivered today to Congress. The administration’s main goal is to update the Clinton-era trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently wrapped up two days of meetings with…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
…U.S. Meat Export Federation,” Uden said. “In addition, exports now account for as much as 13% of overall U.S. beef production — and it’s more likely to be higher-quality cuts…
USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund
…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….
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…Minimizing the addition of salt to the soil and removing salts by leaching are critical for continued almond production. For more information on water quality and irrigation, head to http://www.almonds.com/irrigation#tc-water-quality….
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…and Budget earlier this month. The new EPA web page is available at EPA dot gov slash WOTUS dash rule (https://www.epa.gov/wotus-rule). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…security and rural economic development.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. The grants in…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
…14, 2017 to M. Irene Omade, GIPSA, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 2530-S, Washington, DC 20250-3604; via email to comments.gipsa@usda.gov; by fax (202) 690-2173; or via Internet at http://www.regulations.gov….
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…their cooperation,” said Messer. All reports are available on the NASS website: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications. For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office at 1-800-851-1127….
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
…launched “Undeniably Dairy,” showcasing the “undeniable taste and enjoyment” that comes from dairy products. A marketing executive at Dairy Management Inc. said in a statement that the campaign “is about…
Mexico Rejecting Prospects of New tariffs in NAFTA
…Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. May 15, 2017 graphic provided by www.fas.usda.gov. Column chart comparing the change in value of U.S. agricultural exports before and after key trade agreements….