…in conservation tools and strategies to improve things like on-farm energy and fertilizer use as well as market-based strategies to improve water quality or mitigate climate change. The 2016 projects…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…for that matter, student participation in the entire school lunch program. The re-authorization of the child nutrition act would change this situation for the better, but it remains hung up…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
National Beer Lover’s Day
…of brewing beer may predate known history. As varied as the processes, grains, and flavors, beer continues to change and evolve over time. We do know there were a few…
FSA Reprograms $185 million for Loans
…of its expected shortfall before the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The FSA said some of its customers are experiencing challenges due to the current economic climate and…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…sentiment about the current economic climate and their future expectations both fell in August, which was a sharp contrast from July, when farmers were positive about their long-term prospects despite…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…energy, and this proposed regulation change is one more step toward sustainable economic growth for New York communities, farmers, and drivers, as well as a fair and open fuel marketplace.”…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Productivity in a Warmer World: The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Workforce Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Characterization of Mobile and Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions in California Award…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC…
Syngenta Seeking Buyer for Hawaii Operation
…the paper why the company was selling the operations, other than calling it a “change of approach to the business model.” Meanwhile, the company says the Syngenta-ChemChina merger is expected…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…all change if a computer told our kids what they should be eating.Researchers at University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences had two groups of fifth- and sixth-graders students…
Support for the Salton Sea
…Annual Lake Tahoe Summit on climate and conservation challenges, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor and State of California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
Agri View: Meat Production
…organizations to change the way they produce it. It appears obvious that they give little consideration to what it would cost to heed that advice. Sure, there is better ways…