…Census, old iron showcased at the 2019 Antique Farm Show, how the Citrus Research Board is using dogs to detect HLB and how nut industries are pulling together to keep…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in the Federal Register. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Matching Fund Requirements: On March 20, 2019, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) published the updated matching requirements chart…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
A dog trains in the field to detect the scent of HLB. Photo courtesy of Pepe Peruyero, J & K Canine Academy The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…manage it more intensively and actively. The second piece is fix what’s broken and expand capacity where it’s needed,” Director of the Water Policy Center at the Public Policy Institute…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…the program by industry stakeholders equates to approximately $14.20 in return. The report uses pertinent information taken from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
Study Sheds Light on Major Disease in Roses
…unit, is the study’s corresponding author. Co-authors include researchers from West Virginia University, and ARS researchers from the National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit also located in Beltsville. Results were…
Wonderful to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy by 2025
…towards its goal. “As a responsible steward of the environment, we’ve invested more than $300 million in sustainability research and innovations, clean energy and prudent use of natural resources,” Wonderful…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
The 2019 California Antique Farm Equipment Show is set to kickoff at 8 a.m. Friday, April 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The event will run through Sunday, April…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…inform decisions about ag education, research, farm programs, rural development, and much more over the next several years. Conducting the Census is part of USDA’s commitment to you.” This Census…
Growing a Grafted Multi-Fruit Tree
…though a little research should be done beforehand to ensure their compatibility. I’m Cathy Isom… https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=885VGccSrvs https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=7blxoFfJC4I Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…help producers find the right loan programs for their business and submit loan documents to their service center. With feedback from customers and field employees who serve those customers, farmers.gov…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…legislative fly-in, April 2-3. Topping the list of 2019 legislative priorities are innovation, trade and agriculture research funding. “Virtually everything in life starts with a seed, and so many things…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…Grafton-Cardwell: At least three research groups are working on genetically modifying the psyllid. Other researchers are investigating traditional breeding of plants that can tolerate the disease. Still other research groups…