…declining pollinator health. Other funding is coming from participating universities, Project Apis m. and in-kind support from a number of regional beekeepers. The Honey Bee Health Coalition, a diverse network…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
…from UCR’s Office of Research and Economic Development, College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences, and Department of Entomology, the project will total almost $1 million. Lauren Ponisio Assistant professor of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we get an update on water storage project funding and hear how a potential new…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…found at the NIFA website. Previously funded projects include a project at Ohio State University to determine the effect of sleep loss on the immunity of dairy cattle. Researchers at…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…soft spot for farming, despite pursuing a career as a locksmith for the California State Penal System. Myrna P. Arambula pictured on her farm by Jose Luis Herrera Wanting more…
California Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big at National Conference
…spent volunteering, with over 10,000 hours worked. A project from Kern County YF&R received one of three “Most Innovative” awards for their project allowing buyers of livestock at the Kern…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…of Columbia, and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the Central State University, Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. Applicants must partner on their projects with private non-profit organizations…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The…
Perdue Promotes “Harvest Box”
…great deal of the House Farm Bill already written, but he’s not ruling out the idea of a pilot project in the program. A committee aide says, while Conaway is…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…and explain to employees, neighbors and other local community stakeholders how the project operates. I want to applaud the leadership of all the parties involved in making these projects possible….
Coldwell Solar Displays Energy Savings at World Ag Expo
AgNet West spoke with Director of Ag Project Development for Coldwell Solar Jamie Logan at the at the 51st World Ag Expo taking place at the International Agri-Center in Tulare….
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…This voluntary tool empowers farmers to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements on their farm as detailed within the FARM program. Ninety-eight percent of the U.S. milk supply participates in FARM….
Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children
…to families and educators.” More information about Feeding Minds Press and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture can be found at feedingmindspress.com. Email inquiries may be sent to info@feedingmindspress.com….
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…and other partners on this project,” said Craig Garner, regional biologist for Ducks Unlimited. “Because nearly 95 percent of California’s historical wetlands in the Central Valley are now gone, flooded…