IBM began testing the traceability technology, blockchain, with several major retailers in October. Walmart, Kroger and several other retailers joined IBM’s blockchain project called ‘Food Trust’. The company stated in…
New Goat Milk Facility Breaks Ground at UC Davis
…approved facility will include a milking parlor, milk room, clean room, aged cheese room and a packing room. The new facility will allow students, faculty and other industry stakeholders to…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…Blaine, Custer, Garvin, Harper, Kiowa, Lincoln, Major, McClain, Washita and Woods counties. Project sites include nine rural hospitals and three rural physician practices. This project will significantly improve health care…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…crops. But the projects have never been built out enough to meet the demand. And now, the problem gets complicated. The State Water Board is the elephant in the room….
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…2019. The deadline will bring to a close the review of rules governing the long-term operation of the federal Central Valley Project and California State Water Project. The review has…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
…clarity on what constitutes a beneficial use of water may discourage some projects from being developed. Miller noted that anyone interested in developing groundwater recharge projects should not be dissuaded. …
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…Coordination (MAC) System, a method devised by USDA to streamline funding for HLB related projects. The HLB MAC program has already invested millions of dollars in the research and the…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…and Flood Prevention Program. NRCS works with local groups to help prevent floods, protect watersheds, improve agricultural water management and enhance wildlife habitat through this program. “The health of the…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…to 3:30 p.m. Los Angeles Workshop: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Webinar 2: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sacramento Workshop: Thursday, October…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…type of project, that we can refer them to that other agency,” said Schulz. The agencies are on a course for better communication and a more collaborative spirit between the…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…commitment to rural people and the places they call home.” USDA is supporting investments in 120 infrastructure projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. It can…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
Researchers have developed an efficient method for drying pomace, which prolongs the viability of the material and opens the door for further development of new uses. The project was a…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
A new organic production project will be looking closely at soil conditions and evaluating the effects of tilling in vegetable production. The project is being funded through a grant from…
Kansas Cattle Traceability Project Moving Forward
The Kansas-based Cattle Trace pilot project is on track to begin testing a purpose-built infrastructure for cattle disease traceability by this fall. Traceability is a top priority for the cattle…