…powered in part by a new renewable fuel made of wood waste developed through this initiative. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve…
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…Russell Laird, vice president for federal relations at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., and Lance Kotschwar, chief ethics & compliance officer and vice president for government and industry…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
ChemChina and Syngenta were issued an extension by European Union antitrust regulators to comply with the regulator’s request. The EU has extended the deadline for a decision on ChemChina’s proposed…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…again.” Another baking staple—butter—also does well during the fourth quarter, said Beth Ford, chief operating officer of Land O’Lakes. The dairy cooperative typically begins planning for holiday production and building…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…current snapshot of the water content in the snowpack. Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program, conducted the survey at Phillips and reported that a water content…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…cooperative in the process and allowed CDFA to remove the tree immediately. The CPDPP said this will result in a new HLB quarantine area that will include parts of Los…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension…
Last Minute Gifts for the Garden
…the holidays and the spirit of giving that much more and receiving.” That’s gardening expert, Dennis Patton, with Kansas State University Extension. He says rather than gifting the latest gadget…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…member and one alternate member as well as one cooperative handler member and one alternate member will be selected through their respective cooperative associations. The grower petitions and handler declarations…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
…and implementation of the Endangered Species Act, consistent with the close and cooperative work of federal agencies with the State of California to assure that state water quality standards are…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…Medium chapter Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term…
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
…Poultry Improvement Plan was established in the early 1930’s to provide a cooperative industry, state, and federal program through which new diagnostic technology can be effectively applied to the improvement…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…skills needed to become an astronaut that also help students succeed across the board. 4-H is NIFA’s flagship positive youth development and education program. The unique partnership with the Cooperative…