…with comments from the company. More from UC ANR’s Pest Management statement about the Chlorpyrifos ban and how research has been looking into alternatives for many years as the industry…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…gene editing and other biotechnologies and preserving genetic diversity. Goals in the previous plan were updated within many genome research topics. “The blueprint identifies priorities for the kinds of research…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
YouTube The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced its eighth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winners at its recent ceremony in Illinois earlier this month. Of the five winners of…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…industry, the National Cotton Council, Cotton Council International, the Cotton Board, and also Cotton Incorporated developed a team of researchers and scientists to research cotton and how future technologies would…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…as well as information on the overall poultry business, regulations and marketing. The workshop series is made possible through a collaboration between the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…contact their local USDA service center or visit the NRCS website. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…the Center for Food Safety filed the original petition for the species to be considered. The petition was referred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) which prepared…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
The Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) recently released its first quarterly report for 2019. The DATOC report summarized some of the current projects related to combating Huanglongbing (HLB)…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…of meeting that goal. For premium repayment and DMC information, visit the DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…according to a new national Morning Consult research poll. Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the poll surveyed rural adults and farmers/farmworkers…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…initiative. The Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic initiative, simply referred to as GRO Organic, is a private-sector effort to advance voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education. GRO Organic…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…$2.4 billion dollars value. According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), infected trees have been found in Southern California and quarantine areas are growing. Best management practices center around controlling ACP…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
…to Tulare at the International Agri-Center on May 14. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau said this event is not ABC funded research…