…of nine UC Agriculture and Natural Resources research and extension centers across the state of California. Ten acres at the 330-acre center are certified organic and available for organic research….
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Establishes National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Support Nominations Now Open for First Annual…
Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus
…now researchers know why. Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus Researchers out of University of California (UC) Davis have successfully transferred the red blotch disease virus through a three-cornered alfalfa hopper….
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…IFA infest more than 367,000,000 acres in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Puerto Rico. IFA have an…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Cornbread
…Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Cornbread For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 15
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
A visit to ‘The FARM’
…the world of agriculture. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Insect Pavilion is always an eye catcher. From bees to butterflies to unwanted pests. The displays are an educational…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
…does agriculture need? There are certain types of farm work, such as weeding or picking produce for the fresh market, that machines just can’t do as well as human hands….
The California Kitchen: Chili and Corn Casserole
…Purple Onion Parmesan Cheese Bread crumbs To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chili and Corn Casserole For this and many…
Agriculture Innovation Shines at AgTech Summit
Salinas again was the host for agriculture innovation this year with the Forbes AgTech Summit. The event brings together professionals from the agriculture, technology and investment industries. The Forbes AgTech…
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
Six U.S. breweries, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020. Pro Agriculture says three of the bigger brewers involved include…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…of organic food and agriculture, but they could be broadened to include regular livestock production methods. Another policy change NPPC opposes is in Massachusetts, where a livestock housing initiative backed…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…a result, there may be more opportunities for Canadian companies as Ukraine’s trade market diversifies, particularly in food and agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….