Everett Griner talks about 2017 being a costly disaster year in today’s Agri View. Costly Disaster Year You know it seems the Western half of this country has been burning…
Disease Resistant Strawberry Research Gets Funding Boost
…from UC Davis include agricultural economist Rachael Goodhue, plant pathologist Thomas Gordon, and plant scientists Julia Harshman and Thomas Poorten. Other key collaborators are Oleg Daugovish with UC Agricultural and…
The Western View: Farmbot
…plants that are growing in the wrong places. You can order your farmbot off their website at www.farmbot.io <http://www.farmbot.io/>. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Agriculture Looks for Ways to Boost Exports
…as NAFTA’s fate hangs in the balance, the U.S.’s trading partners are not waiting, but working on trade deals of their own, without the U.S. From the National Association of…
Swine Disease Monitoring System in Development
…decide on a consensus of risk to the U.S. pork industry. The system is expected to be ready early next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Amazon Cleared to Take Over Whole Foods
…Foods does. While speculation remains over what Amazon intends to do with the deal, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McDonald’s Announces Global Antibiotic Phase Out
…forward to engaging farmers and veterinarians in the responsible use of antibiotics is key to our vision of preserving antibiotic effectiveness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
IBM Announces New Food Traceability Program
…grocery store shelves and halting any additional spread of illness. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Frank Yiannas, Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety, explains how Walmart…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…feel it would be a gesture by the administration to the American people that they’re dedicated to rooting out the most hateful voices in our society. From the National Association…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
…a large and growing market. The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association, and Growth Energy issued a joint statement saying they were disappointed and discouraged to see the ruling in…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…used in agriculture. “Whether you’re using drones for fun or business, you really have to pay attention to the requirements,” said Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner, Marilyn Kinoshita. A drone cannot…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…farming than conventional crops, such as wheat or corn,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA investments in specialty crop research provide high-tech solutions to the needs of farmers and processors….
Farm Trade Expert Says Trump “Playing With Fire” on NAFTA Comments
…has “galvanized” U.S. agriculture in the past and will do so again, to prevent US.. abandonment of the 17-year old agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Investing in Clean Meat Startup
…a survey in the U.S. would be willing to eat cell-cultured meat regularly. Nearly half said they would choose it over soy-based meat substitutes. From the National Association of Farm…