Everett Griner talks about water problems in today’s Agri View. Everett informs us about the causes and what the research has revealed. Water Problems…
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…Invasive Plant The following video about the Chinese Tallow is from the Aquatic and Invasive Plant Identification Series by the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants ( http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu )…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…kernel. ABC is increasing research around coproduct uses to create more value for the industry with these products, embracing a zero-waste approach. “Our orchards produce four products: kernels, hulls, shells…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…certification. Eligible entities include land-grant and other research universities, federal agencies, national laboratories, state agricultural experiment stations, research foundations, and other private researchers. Applications must be received by March 1,…
Farm Bureau Established Relief Fund for Puerto Rican Farmers
…Fund in collaboration with Texas Farm Bureau’s Agriculture Research and Education Foundation. Tax-deductible donations can be made to the foundation to assist Puerto Rico’s farmers and ranchers. Donations to this…
Group Files FTC Complaint Against HSUS
The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS). The non-profit CCF says the Humane Society is responsible…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
Everett Griner talks about Georgia citrus farming in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for…
Hops Industry Toasting This Holiday Season
There’s an awful lot for the hops industry to be toasting to this holiday season. The USDA Economic Research Service released numbers this week showing that hops production in Idaho,…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…to the southwestern United States. Guayule plants in an ARS research greenhouse As the USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency, ARS employs 2,000 scientists at 90-plus research locations across the…
Expanding U.S. Commodity Markets Top Priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
…combat rations to help ensure the quality of meals prepared for American troops. In 2017, the agency initiated nearly $1 million in new public/private cooperative research agreements and workshops aimed…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…educators, researchers, and many others rely on census of agriculture data when making decisions that shape American agriculture – from creating and funding farm programs to boosting services for communities…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…to stewardship and journey of continuous improvement. The publication includes information on ABC’s research programs, California Almond Sustainability Program and progress made across key areas such as water efficiency, coproduct…
Christmas Decorations from Trash
…old wrapping paper or fabric to the center bit, fastening it in place with tape or hot glue. On the flat part, pictures, images, drawings, or wrapping paper can be…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…an economic return of over $100 per acre. The National Center for Appropriate Technology worked with leading sustainable and organic agriculture organizations, NRCS staff, consultants and hundreds of farmers to…