…individuals who have a tremendous skill set that is very translatable to careers in agriculture. Anu Rangarajan of Cornell University Extension says the program allows veterans to gain on the…
National Agricultural Conservation Survey Begins
…help shorten the time needed to complete the questionnaire. NASS conducts the NRI-CEAP survey under a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRI-CEAP results help determine the effectiveness…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…reduced equipment passes, and subsurface irrigation have been key, according to Jeff Mitchell, UC Cooperative Extension specialist based at the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. These practices combine…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…– 12:00 pm University of California Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County 3800 Cornucopia Way, Room: HI Modesto, CA 95358 Wednesday, November 30, 2016 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; WEBINAR Webinar…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…a member-driven organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement. Learn more at www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com….
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…EPA’s Acting Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest, announced the grant at Mandela Foods Cooperative, in West Oakland, one of several local businesses to “go green” with CARB’s assistance. “Pollution…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…Future. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education and extension…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA supports the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in…
Agri View: World’s Best
…did he do it? Well, with good advice from his county extension agent and doing everything right. You don’t recognize the accomplishment until you realize the state average for soybeans…
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
…is based on a hypothetical farm operation of a well-managed orchard, using practices common to the region. Growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors and other agricultural associates provided input…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
Policy stability critical to growth of Advanced Biofuels The National Biodiesel Board sent a letter to House and Senate tax committee leaders urging extension of the biodiesel tax incentive before…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…family farms and ranches, and farmer and rancher cooperatives are given special priority. USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Sam Rikkers announced the grants on Vilsack’s behalf during a visit to…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…of line. The cooperative will use nearly $3.8 million for smart grid technology, increasing the efficiency of system operations. Western Iowa Power Cooperative will use a $525,000 loan to build…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…of time before the disease is found in farmed citrus. Beth Grafton-Cardwell, a University of California citrus specialist based at the UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center, told the conference…