…world bollworm (Helicoverpa Armigera): $420,725 to delimit the infestation in Puerto Rico and collect and study samples of the pest; and $470,004 for survey and response planning activities in Florida;…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…“The introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act by Senator Dianne Feinstein identifies several paths by which California can improve…
Water Agencies Encouraged by Introduction of Senate Water Bill
In response to today’s introduction of the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act, several public water agencies from the Central Valley issued…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President and CEO Andrew LaVigne joined more than 60 young farmers, policymakers and industry thought-leaders from across the nation for the FarmNext Summit in Washington,…
Agri View: Gourds a Plenty
Everett Griner talks about the different types of gourds in today’s Agri View. Gourds a Plenty From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gourds A gourd is a plant of the family…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…the overdraft condition. Groundwater Sustainability Plan regulations: DWR is currently working on emergency regulations to be used in evaluating Groundwater Sustainability Plans. The regulations must be adopted by June 1,…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…the current pace through the spring,” he said. “Based on current shipment trends and grape buying activity, these removals are necessary. We aren’t pulling the fire alarm; we are being…
Farmer Big Data
Why the Farm Bureau wants to hear from farmers about today’s technology. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Farmer Data Survey The American…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…benefit the overall population.” The correct type of milkweed seed is available to growers, as is funding for providing a butterfly habitat. For seed questions, growers may contact the American…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…support research and extension activities that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems….
TPP Agreement Formally Signed
…are now coming out in support of it.” Including agricultural groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation as well as manufacturing, business, and IT organization. “These are organizations represent literally…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
…Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund and a $2,000 contribution from American AgCredit. To be eligible for the scholarships, students must live in Santa Cruz County or within the Pajaro Valley Unified…
SuperBowl: Calories Consumed
…food is most commonly pegged in the appetizer department, and is considered the second biggest American eating holiday of the year – just behind Thanksgiving. According to the Calorie Council…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…agriculture, this is of particular concern since state-owned businesses frequently do not act in economically rational or predictable ways. As a result, more uncertainty often surrounds their businesses, and consequently,…