…the focus of NMPF – and which we’ll continue to push hard for action on, even if it means it will be 2017 before they can be addressed in earnest….
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
…plays a key role in making these practices more sustainable. The National Corn Growers wants farmers to comment on the EPA’s proposal at NCGA dot Com forward slash atz. From…
NFU: Bayer/Monsanto Deal Bad for Farmers
News stories that Bayer has increased its bid for Monsanto and that the two companies are continuing to negotiate prompted National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson to take action. He’s…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…main food source for delta smelt. The smelt, listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, lives only in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and has been at the center…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…research to accelerate the adoption of unmanned aircraft systems for better fire and natural resource management, and improved safety for wildland firefighters and aviators. Foundation Instruments, Inc. in Collierville, Tenn.,…
The Western View: Ag Startup Resources
Startup companies in any industry face many challenges on the journey from an idea to a sustainable business. Smart entrepreneurs look for resources to help them on that journey. Agfunder,…
California State Organic Program
…40 percent of the nation’s organic production. Consequently, organic agriculture plays a key role in California’s economy. The California Organic Foods Act of 1990 created the State Organic Program (SOP)…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…energy, and this proposed regulation change is one more step toward sustainable economic growth for New York communities, farmers, and drivers, as well as a fair and open fuel marketplace.”…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…advanced academic degrees,” said Alexis Strauss, EPA’s Acting Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “The work these students are doing is inspirational, and will help address environmental challenges in fields…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…Sonny Ramaswamy. “The enhanced NIFA-BARD agreement will use funding and scientific resources to meet common research goals and have a positive global impact.” Beginning in early 2017, Israeli scientists can…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…on natural ecosystems Less runoff of chemicals into rivers and groundwater Increased worker safety n addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…A better accounting of water use and water reserves along with other management tools will facilitate groundwater management, water market transfers, and overall water management and policy for drought. These…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…visit www.fsa.usda.gov/farmloans or contact a local USDA office. To find the nearest USDA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that…