…Funding is made through NIFA’s Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS). “Science must be inclusive to thrive,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “Through investments…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. The…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…to the Ontario Regulatory Registry, Ontario implemented a new Class 6 milk pricing program that “will include skim milk solids in all forms that can be used as ingredients, including…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal responsibility, program efficiency and fair treatment of participating stakeholders. Popcorn Board The popcorn R&P program operates as the Popcorn Board….
The California Kitchen: Sweet Banger and Sausage
…Brewery 1850 London Porter Deglazed To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…droughts and make conservation a California way of life. Building on the successes and lessons learned from California’s five-year drought, the plan establishes a framework for long-term efficient water use…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…the program was implemented in 2010, more than 300 veterinarians have helped fill shortage situations in 46 states. In a blog, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Pays Dividends, two recent…
Almond Board: 2017 Leadership Class
In today’s almond update, Carissa Sauer, Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, tells us about this year’s Almond Leadership Class. Almond Board of California (ABC) has unveiled its 2017 Almond…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Chocolate Sponge Cake with a Chocolate Beer Ganache
…1 Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Dark 2 T Full Circle Brewery Bum town Brown To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…the event and award can be found on the Agricultural Sustainability Institute’s website. Shepherds of Sustainability: Celebrating Leadership in Watersheds, Rangeland, and Livestock Sustainability event & Bradford Rominger award ceremony…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…(CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). “These programs provide the tools and resources that independent family farmers and…
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
Agriculture groups in California are banding together in opposition to a tax proposal that would raise taxes on gas and increase vehicle fees. The proposed tax included in a California…