…permitting process under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to pesticide applications that were already fully regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This resulted in costly and…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…irrigation efficiency, air quality and honey bee health. Through ABC, the California almond community has invested $60 million to build a foundation of research on environmental, production and other issues…
Agri View: More Drought?
…high plains will all be included. Well I guess it is better to know from the start what your chances are. That way you will not be too disappointed. That’s…
Winter Tree Damage
…trees. The worst kind of damage happens when an ice storm creates a buildup of ice on the branches, resulting in some breakage. Charles Barton, an Extension Forestry Specialist from…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…is seeking additional nominating organizations to ensure a diverse set of candidates is nominated for all research and promotion boards. For additional information regarding the certification process, contact Craig Shackelford,…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…regarding the certification process, contact James Brow, Research and Promotion Division, at (202) 720-0633, or via email at James.Brow@ams.usda.gov. The American Lamb Board was established by the Commodity Promotion, Research,…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…levels to better target the individual research capabilities within the 1994 land-grant institutions. Categories include new discovery and capacity building research. Within the capacity building option, there are three choices:…
Seeds to Sow After the Frost and Snow
…and loose soil. Raised garden beds, preferably. Onions will do better when planted as a set, and have a much higher success rate than planting seeds. You should plan to…
Roberts Joins Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Farmers of Redundant Regulation
…Clean Water Act and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide use in or near navigable waters. The bill was introduced by Idaho Republican…
House Agriculture Committee Holding Farm Bill Hearing Wednesday
…Act and the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a farm bill field hearing next week in Manhattan, Kansas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…certification process, contact Mike Dinkel, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Research and Promotion Division, at (301) 352-7497 or via email at Michael.Dinkel@ams.usda.gov. The board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research…
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…across the Central Valley submitted letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT scores. The winners will be recognized at the World Ag Expo Awards Ceremony on Tuesday,…
Gift Ideas with Bacon
…in time for Valentines Day, many businesses are getting into the act by creating bouquets of long-stemmed bacon roses. You can try to make the bouquet yourself, there are recipes…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…toxin-producing E. coli bacteria including new and emerging serotypes has been developed. Adequate blood zinc levels are vital to higher T-cell counts and better immune response in older adults. But…