…water users, research partners, and other contributors,” Delta Watermaster Jay Ziegler said in a news release. “Our office is committed to further advancing our shared understanding of consumptive use of…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…Research Service notes that farm debt has been rising steadily, reaching $504 billion in 2021, a 34 percent increase since 2012. Most of this debt is tied to real estate,…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…to researchers,” said Hillman. “Researchers will be there in front of their posters and can explain things to growers. It’s a great opportunity to go ask questions about some of…
Labeling Lab-Grown Meat
…executive director of the Center for the Environment and Welfare, Jack Hubbard, pointed out the bipartisanship of the issue. “Different states have taken different approaches, so Florida and Alabama have…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…support farmers in reducing methane emissions and improving environmental practices. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) offers financial aid to install dairy digesters, helping to cut down greenhouse…
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
…verbal comments. The first meeting is scheduled for August 7 at the Los Banos Community Center. A Zoom webinar is scheduled for August 8. Another in-person meeting is scheduled for…
Almond Update: Registration Opens Soon for The Almond Conference 2024
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is set to host The Almond Conference 2024 from December 10-12 in downtown Sacramento at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Rebecca Bailey, ABC…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…of money being available, and like the safety net programs, their value gets eroded by high inflation. The farm bill is also a chance to increase research funding and enhance…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
…soon become a network for scientific information and research. USDA Nutrition Hub Co-Director Joynetta Bell-Kelly explains how the Southern University pilot hub will soon network with recently announced hubs to…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…were happy to agree. David Lipsky tells us about his research and his new book on this edition of the AgNet Weekly. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), aims to provide science-based, tailored nutritional information to communities such as Tribal, Hispanic, and Insular Areas. These Nutrition Hubs will support…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
Biostimulants are emerging as valuable tools for enhancing plant growth, offering several benefits for growers. Dr. Holly Little, Director of Research and Development at Acadian Plant Health, explains that biostimulants…
Study Continues on Advancing Carbon Markets
Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint concept Image by simpson33/DepositPhotos Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how…