…Jenny Lester Moffitt, and USAID’s Sarah Charles. In a joint statement, Stabenow and Boozman say, “This is the first of many hearings the Committee has planned as we gear up…
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
…graduate scholarships. Danielle Matter, CAB director of brand experience and education, says, “All of this year’s recipients shine a bright light on the future of the beef business, and we…
Pest Management Projects Receive $1.78 Million in Grant Support
…Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The project seeks to evaluate the use of UV-C light to control mites, mildew, and mold in strawberries. Urban pest management projects for the…
CFTC Seeks Ag Advisory Committee Nominations
…light of recent environmental developments and geopolitical events affecting the agricultural markets.” There are five active Advisory Committees overseen by the CFTC. They were created to provide advice and recommendations…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…a portion of the pathogen genome—binds to the pathogen DNA, a fluorescent light is released allowing scientists to detect the CLas pathogen. This strategy can produce rapid field-deployable detection in…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
Almond production is highlighted in a program from BBC that is airing all over the world. In an episode of the series Green Planet, almonds are featured as an example…
Drivers Across the U.S. Reach 30 Billion Miles on E15 Fuel
…states, and is approved for more than 96 percent of light-duty vehicles, which account for 98 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States. Even before the recent…
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
…of one, I think we’re holding our own and actually doing pretty well,” said Matoian. “So, it’s a very, very positive message in light of the continuing issues that we…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…out more at WGA.com. Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and General Partner at Sydney, Australia-based VC firm Tenacious Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage agtech startups with an eye towards how they…
Preparing for Earth Day
…recycle. Learn how to cut down on items you throw away each day. Other ways include conserving water, using long-lasting light bulbs and simply planting a tree. Educate yourself and…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
…the beach every time you look at it. Growing sea beans in a container is a smart idea because you can control the temperature and light exposure to give it…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
…as Dandelions, are slow to start and hard to eradicate once established. Their seeds need light to germinate, but they can also spread by root cuttings. If you till up…
What You Need to Know About Egg Candling
…a small, powerful flashlight that shines up and through the shell of the egg. You can use either a small, basic flashlight or an expensive, high-end machine to do your…
Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden
…habit and won’t spread and take over your garden. A good low-growing species, Japanese forest grass has a nearly-perfect mounding habit. Variegated selections have brightly colored foliage that light up…