…fixed wheel would be put in the center of the field and around it would wind a cable attached to a steering arm on the front of the tractor. In…
North American Producers Committed
…research from animal nutritionists and adopting production technologies that, when combined, have achieved tremendous advances in our industry’s ability to produce high-quality food in a sustainable manner,” added NPPC President…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…they provide specific strategies to accomplish that.” The proposed program would provide support such as loans, grants, research, technical assistance, educational materials and outreach to farmers whose management practices contribute…
DPR Fumigant Notification Workshops
…CA 93962 Spreckels is approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Salinas Fresno area April 14, 2016, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mosqueda Community Center 4670 E. Butler Avenue Fresno, CA 93702…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…use. To learn more about these awards, which were funded through the agency’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, visit: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipients.display/rfa_id/594/records_per_page/ALL To learn more about EPA’s air research, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/air-research…
Climate Change a Good Thing for Wine?
…research published online March 21, 2016 in the journal Nature Climate Change. “Before 1980, you basically needed a drought to generate the heat to get a really early harvest,” says…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…The nitrogen management budgeting model developed by UC Davis pomologist Dr. Patrick Brown and incorporated into CASP has been updated with the latest research about almond tree nitrogen demand and…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
Everett Griner talks about the USDA outlook report for 2016 in today’s Agri View. 2016 Farm Outlook From: USDA Economic Research Service 2016 Farm Sector Income Forecast Ag Sector Weakness…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…of the AFRI Foundational Program, which supports basic and applied research. Research areas include studying how animals use the nutrients in their feed; improving the use of traditional feed; exploring…
Aquaculture Research
USDA Announces $1.2 Million in Available Funding for Aquaculture Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of…
Agri View: Farmland Value
Everett Griner talks about the latest trend on farmland value in today’s Agri View. Farmland Value From: USDA Economic Research Service Trends in U.S. Farmland Values and Ownership Cynthia Nickerson,…
Johnsongrass Problem Seen by Many
Courtesy: UC ANR Research is focusing on johnsongrass management due it’s large scope in the United States and researchers say it’s spreading north. The weed also has some resistance issues…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate threats from pests and diseases. USDA also administers organic certification cost-share programs that offset the costs of organic certification for…