…next generation of ag innovators,” said LaVigne. “As seed professionals, innovation is at the heart of what we do. It’s critical that we continue to build upon the progress of…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
By Tim McCabe / Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. How one Ohio farmer’s experience of voluntary conservation efforts have grown over a five decade period. That’s coming…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…and other growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population Andy Ernst is the owner of Ernst Conservation Seeds. He points out he’s also a farmer and…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
USDA Awards $20 Million in Grants for Citrus Greening Research Orange tree leaves with some symptoms of Huanglongbing, or citrus greening, for which there is no known cure or commercially…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making available $150 million this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and private landowners interested in participating are encouraged to get their…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…positively impact today’s, and tomorrow’s youth by empowering them to live healthier lives.” Schools that are interested in learning more about these grants should visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp-equipment-assistance-grants. i Kids’ Safe and…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…the resilience of plants in the face of climate change. The grants are made possible through USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), the nation’s premier competitive, peer-reviewed grants program…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…USDA’s conservation programs, enabling producers to achieve higher levels of conservation and adopt new and emerging conservation technologies on farms, ranches and forests.” NRCS accepts applications for CSP throughout the…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…leaching. “From the beginning, Hortau has demonstrated innovation in creating solutions for water conservation and drought, all of which provide vital information to farmers,” said Timothy Hassler, Principal at Advantage…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…working in research. The Limagrain Cooperative has almost 2,000 farmer members. About HM.CLAUSE HM.CLAUSE is an innovation-oriented seed company whose goal is to breed vegetable varieties that meet the diverse…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…on growth globally, specifically in China and other emerging markets, and enables long-term investment in innovation. Syngenta will remain Syngenta and will continue to be headquartered in Switzerland, reflecting this…
Despite Promising Snowpack, Conservation Should Continue
The California snowpack this year holds more water than last year, but the Department of Water Resources says drought conditions continue and so should conservation. Results of the winter’s second…
First-ever UC ANR Newsmakers Seminar at World Ag Expo
…researcher, based at Kearney Jeff Mitchell, Ph.D. – UC ANR Cooperative Extension specialist in conservation agriculture, based at Kearney Toby O’Geen, Ph.D. – UC ANR Cooperative Extension specialist in soil…
Ag Education Program Revamps Website
…formal and informal educators interested in teaching students about California agriculture. In addition to the array of teaching materials, the website includes information about programs, events, and grants and scholarship…