…American agriculture has its unique conservation challenges,” said Johansson. “CIG enables USDA to help support new, innovative tools and techniques which have helped U.S. agriculture become the powerhouse we see…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
…3:00 pm Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Office Conference Room Agricultural Building 4437 S Laspina Street Tulare, CA 93274 Webinar – Monday, January 8, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. To…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…the model greater precision and enables researchers to better evaluate vine stress, says Kustas. Known as precision agriculture, the approach is helping the E. & J. Gallo Winery cut water…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…Kenyon. Yara North America also recently acquired Agronomic Technology Corp, a digital technology company that created effective prediction models for agriculture. “They developed some algorithms that looks at soil types,…
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is delaying the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture until December 2018 due to conditions caused by Hurricane Maria. NASS…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for research, education, and extension projects that promote a safe, nutritious food supply. The funding…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
Questionnaires being sent to over 3 million U.S. producers The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) starts mailing the 2017 Census of Agriculture to the nation’s…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…by First Generation Farmers (FGF), a non-profit that started four years ago in Brentwood. Courtesy: First Generation Farmers FGF believes that training and mentoring those interested in farming is essential…
Taking the Hassle Out of Using Grease Guns
A relatively new product to the agriculture market makes the process of using grease guns much simpler. LockNLube is a company with a mission to “End Greasing Frustration” through their…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…San Joaquin Valley boasts of a combination highly productive soil, abundance of irrigation water, lengthy growing season, technology, and adaptive delivery systems. This agriculture region is not and cannot be…
Fresno State Ag Mechanization Lab Gets Update
…modern production agriculture equipment,” Williams said. “Students from ag education, plant science, viticulture, industrial technology, ag business and our campus farm develop skills from the hands-on labs that will be…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to bring safer, more effective pest management approaches to farms and communities. “Insects, weeds,…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…will continue to grow,” said Enrique Bautista, a farmer, and the conference keynote speaker. Hosted by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations and will re-engage with…