…initial projection of 80 cents per pound to just 66 cents, a substantial decrease that could impact producers heavily. Courtesy of Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Other row…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…spread. This response was aided by APHIS’ more than 50 years of experience in research and managing influenzas across other animal species, and by long-standing partnerships with state animal health…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…intellectual property in agriculture. Geophysics professor Rosemary Knight from Stanford University and research associate Matthew Lees from the University of Manchester discuss their study on land subsidence in California’s San…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…those being organic vegetables. The potential growth of the organic market was highlighted in a Renewed Research Report projecting the U .S. organic food market to reach $144.15 billion by…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…what farming is like… as opposed to getting out, having that opportunity to see firsthand… the complexity [of farming decisions].” The Almond Board’s early research on whole orchard recycling laid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…the food industry. The episode also features an interview with Roland Fumasi, head of Rabo Research Food and Agribusiness North America for Rabo AgriFinance and Rabo Bank. He discusses the…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit. These efforts reflect NOAA’s commitment to sustainable practices informed by four years of scientific research and public input. Public listening sessions will be held during…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-21-24
…joined by Jeffrey Shaw, Director of Research at Bee Hero, for a conversation on bee health and new ways to monitor honeybees. Finally, we have today’s Almond Update which features…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
…pathogen survival on these brushes. CPS-Poster-WANG-6-2024-FDownload The researchers plan to evaluate and improve cleaning and sanitizing methods, looking closely at materials, brush patterns, and wax bases. One key objective was…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…risks to human health or the environment. This process could include collecting new data and conducting further research. Seven registrants and seven products that contain paraquat are currently registered in…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling for expanded testing of dairy farm employees after a recent study showed possible H5N1 bird flu infections among…