The same weather radar technology used to predict rain is now giving UC researchers the ability to track wild birds that could carry the avian influenza virus. Avian influenza, which…
Western View: Pulse Irrigating Saves the Farm
…the frequent short bursts. They had found a better way to water. Their pulse irrigation method utilizes new technology to monitor their trees’ water, and now reduces their water demand…
New Process Quickly Analyzes Acrylamide in French Fries
…of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant. Read more about this research in the November 2016 issue of AgResearch magazine. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
Vineyard mechanization was a heavily discussed topic at the annual Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo. One local vineyard has almost been forced to adopt the technology because of…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…From: USDA The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has been delegated authority by the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the patent program for ARS, the review of CRADAs and the technology…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the…
Agri View: Cyber Crime
Everett Griner talks about agriculture now a cyber crime target in today’s Agri View. Cyber Crime Agriculture was one of the last American industries to adopt computer technology. Today it…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $244,428 in environmental education grants to the Plumas Audubon Society in Quincy, Calif., Education Outside in San Francisco, Calif., and…
Ag Committee Concludes Two-Year Review of SNAP
The Past, Present, and Future of SNAP The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the innovative strategies retailers are utilizing to improve access to nutritious food. Committee members…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $9.4 million to support 25 research and outreach projects that will help mitigate pests, weeds and…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…youth seeking employment or already employed in agricultural production. “Agricultural safety and access are key to a thriving agricultural community,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “Through our investments in AgrAbility,…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…often lacking, ultimately presenting a high barrier to entering agricultural jobs and further marginalizing these veterans. Agriculture is not directly supported by Veterans Affairs – veterans cannot use education funds…
EPA Approves Some Dicamba-Based Herbicides
Monsanto’s new dicamba-based weed killers were approved for use this week by the Environmental Protection Agency. The weed killers are designed for use on next generation biotech soybean and cotton…
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
Some experts are predicting more soybeans and less corn will go in the ground during the 2017 planting season. An Ag Web Dot Com report says the extent of the…