…fellowship at Rutgers University to develop environmental DNA surveillance strategies to detect exotic agricultural insect pests. A postdoctoral fellowship at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to identify cover crops…
USDA to Measure Small Grains Production in California and U.S.
…agency is taking a comprehensive look at the 2017 production and supply of small grains, which include wheat, oats, barley, and rye. “The small grains industry is important to California…
Monsanto Supports Dicamba Label as Is
…education about following the label is essential for the future of the product. Ty Whitten, a Monsanto Crop Protection lead, says they’ve been on over 1,000 calls and everything they’ve…
Ag Groups Applaud Dairy MPP Exit Announcement
…Agriculture Department to allow dairy farmers to exit the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers. Dairy farmers need access to effective risk management tools. Farm Bureau and our grassroots members…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
Secretary Allows Producers to Opt Out The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that starting Sept. 1, 2017, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in…
California Clears First SGMA Hurdle
…levels of pumping and recharge, to meet the deadlines created in SGMA. GSAs will be able to craft their plans according to the economic and environmental needs of the local…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…for outreach to farmers, pest control professionals and the general public about the science and technologies used in crop production and environmental protection. About the Almond Board: At the request…
WOTUS May End Up in Court
President Trump’s effort to have his Environmental Protection Agency repeal the Obama EPA’s much-criticized ‘Waters of the U.S.’ (WOTUS) rule, is likely to end up in court. But an American…
Amazon Poised to Disrupt the Grocery Industry
…to potentially force changes to systems of production, such as environmental stewardship and sustainability. Analysts are predicting that Amazon’s move into the food business will address the demand for affordable,…
Salmonella Vaccine Reduces Animal Disease and Foodborne Illness
…the United States, the new vaccine could provide protection against Choleraesuis, along with other foodborne Salmonella such as Typhimurium. The vaccine is also a DIVA—Differentiation of Infected from Vaccinated Animals—meaning…
RFA Asking EPA to Expand Hurricane Harvey Fuel Waiver
…capacity The Renewable Fuels Association is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to expand a fuel waiver the agency granted in response to Hurricane Harvey, which has now shut down about…
WOTUS Public Meetings Scheduled
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Monday announced a series of teleconferences regarding the repeal and revision of the Waters of the U.S. rule. Nine of…
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…phased out by the Environmental Protection Agency and will no longer be available after 2017. “Following the elimination of methyl bromide fumigation, strawberry growers are under greater economic pressures, and…
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…for dairy farmers, different from the current margin-based insurance options available. AFBF Market Intelligence Director John Newton explains how the Dairy Revenue Protection insurance concept will work for dairy farmers….
