The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Fig Grower Discusses Labor Needs in California Agriculture
…and talked about California agriculture issues ranging from the drought to the dire need for adequate labor in agriculture. Robert Steinacher on California Agriculture Robert Steinacher and his wife, Karen,…
Finding Commonality of Drought Tolerance
The project looking at drought genes in sorghum is aiming to identify the commonality of drought tolerance in many plants. Commonality of Drought Tolerance The Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 29
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Growth Energy Makes Major Gift to Agricultural Education Scholarship Fund
…no pay. There is a national shortage of agriculture teachers, so anything we can do to help students finish their degree and get into the classroom is critical.” Previously, NAAE’s…
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
Farmers and ranchers see tremendous benefits with technology, but can’t turn a blind eye to the privacy concerns that remain, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told the House Agriculture…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…if not, telling you what needs to be fixed or replaced. It’s the next big step in Agriculture Technology. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project
…its listeners to the recharge project before, that’s looking to flood agriculture land with stormwater runoff during winter months. UC Davis assistant professor Helen Dahlke says they have seen good…
Agri View: Feral Hog Help
Up to now the feral hog problem has been more or less a hit and miss situation. Everett Griner talks about the USDA getting involved in hog control in today’s…
Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity
The Agriculture Secretary is asking pediatricians for help in fighting childhood hunger and obesity. Vilsack Asks for Help in Fight Against Child Food Insecurity…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning today, nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…that’s something we can all be proud of. By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Jenny Lester Moffitt, Deputy Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture…
California Perfect for Drought Research
Many would think that California is a leader in drought research but that isn’t the case. Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says until recently, drought hasn’t…
Star Wars and Disney in the Produce Aisle
You’ll be seeing more familiar characters in the produce department. Sabrina Hill explains. Star Wars and Disney in Produce Aisle For the full story, listen to the audio report. You’ll…