…probiotic supplementation on plant health and resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University will be involved in multiple projects funded by the program. One project includes the modeling of bacteria movement…
Agricultural Education Podcast Helps Foster Community of Teachers
…to the pandemic. This small project quickly grew into a resource used by agriculture teachers to help each other develop stronger teaching methods and improve their agriculture programs. “Our biggest…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
…rooms; washing, sorting and packing lines; and a large shipping and dock area. “Delivering a project of this magnitude, despite the supply chain and inflationary challenges ushered by COVID-19, is…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
Pest management research projects are receiving significant funding support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). A total of $3.75 million is being invested in 10 research projects to…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
…this fiscal year to be $150,000 per project,” said Suarez. Projects may be watershed-based, regional, multi-state or nationwide in scope. A crucial component of On-Farm Trials is recordkeeping and evaluation…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…agreement proposals are encouraged from outreach and conservation organizations that can further support NRCS efforts. Emphasis will be given to project proposals that will provide direct technical assistance to NRCS…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…in 132 infrastructure projects in 31 states, including rehabilitating dams, flood prevention, and watershed restoration projects. Today’s investments are funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and build on a…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…project evaluating climate resilience in vine plants. The project will include five study sites that span Arizona, California, Utah, and Washington. A project looking at the impact of smoke on…
DWR Making Investments in Much-Needed Canal Repairs
…early 2024, phase one of the overall project is projected to cost $292 million. The project is one of four that will be receiving funds as part of a $100…
Reclamation Updates CVP Allocations and Operations
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) recently announced adjustments to water operations related to the Central Valley Project (CVP). After an exceptionally dry start to 2022, Reclamation has updated CVP…
Almond Update: Almond Board Provides 17 Scholarships to FFA Students
…determine what type of fundraising approach they would like to take. One such fundraising project is an annual golf tournament that is coming up on May 26. Bailey said the…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…students to learn how it operates and what it does as part of creating opportunities for students to go into the tree nut industry,” said Isom. “There are 2.5 million…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Environmental Protection Agency has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers….
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…Program (MPPTA) has been launched to help support meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects. The assistance is being provided to applicants that are involved with the Meat and…