The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems to meet the…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) Annual Conference and Agri-Expo is the major continuing education meeting for CAPCA and for the state’s PCAs. Members generally obtain one-third of their state continuing…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products….
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…of ag in Orange County, and invest in the development of future leaders for agriculture,” Lopez said. “This donation, and the formation of the Presidential Chair for Ag Education, is…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently announced the funding allotments for the 2017 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. California was provided with $19.2 million from the nearly $60.6 million…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
…benefits for landowners, communities, and taxpayers,” Jordan said. “These dams have reduced flooding of businesses, homes, roads and agricultural lands. They have provided dependable water supplies for agricultural, residential and…
USPOULTRY Foundation Approves Funding for More Avian Influenza Research
The USPOULTRY Foundation last week approved $125,000 in additional emergency funding to support avian influenza research and communication. The research is a follow-up study on a previously funded project in…
Stabenow Intends to Meet with Clovis
Stabenow Ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee Debbie Stabenow wants to meet with Sam Clovis. Clovis is the controversial nominee for the Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist post. Stabenow…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…person.” AgStart itself was established with an EDA i6 Challenge grant to assist agriculture and food technology entrepreneurs in the Sacramento Valley region. Since 2012, AgStart has supported more than…
USDA Agency-led Group Profiles U.S. Aquaculture for World Report
…and marine species is a chief focus of the first State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report will contain…
Environmental Working Group Keeps Eye on Farm Bill Development
The Environmental Working Group is paying close attention to the process of developing the new Farm Bill. Craig Cox, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says the conservation…
Countdown to Census: What You Need To Know
…of Agriculture. Producers can mail in their completed census form, or respond online via the improved web questionnaire. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has extensively revised…
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…other financial incentives to reduce emissions from agricultural pumps, harvesting equipment, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. Some in the agriculture industry did not support the cap and…
California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…markets for California’s exports include Mexico, Canada, and China. “On average, more than 25 percent of California’s agricultural production is exported,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary…