…innovative approaches to the production of renewable chemicals and materials from biomass resources. For example, industrial biotechnology company Lygos Inc. announced in early 2015 that it had successfully achieved pre-pilot-scale…
Agri View: Robot Tractors and Agriculture
…common technology platforms and interoperability among agricultural robot devices and systems,” Wheelock said. “Agricultural technology companies are currently pursuing product development in a fragmented way, with little to no collaboration…
U.C. Berkeley Recognized
U.C. Berkeley Recognized in U.S. EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its fourth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition created to engage…
Former Los Angeles Mayor to Speak at Water Technology Conference
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be the featured speaker at the Water Technology Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at the Veterans Memorial Building…
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…began research in biofertility solutions for agriculture. Monsanto and Novozymes formed The BioAg Alliance to expand their research. They are presently testing more than 2,000 bacteria taken from soils around…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…
CA Students Honored
Two California students have been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). The national award is presented each year to exceptional students who…
Teenagers Access to Healthy Snacks
…teenagers into healthy eaters with the use of their own technology. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Teenagers Access to Healthy Foods From: Web Trends What Is Vine?…
Agri View: Drone On
Everett Griner talks about drone technology continuing to expand in today’s Agri View. Drone On From: Market Watch By Sally French, Market Watch Social Media Editor and Drone Reporter How…
Agri View: Driverless Tractors
…describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks. Precision agriculture was a major shift in technology that occurred in the 1980s. The result was…
Agri View: SNAP Fraud
…data to identify suspicious transaction patterns, conducting undercover investigations, and collaborating with other investigative agencies. USDA uses the latest in available technology to track and control abuse of the SNAP….
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…around the world. “Organic food is one of the fasting growing segments of American agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “As consumer demand for organic products continues to grow, the…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
California State Fair announces 2016 award winners for agriculture, technology The California State Fair has announced the recipients of its prestigious awards, including Agriculturalist of the Year. The State Fair…
Healthier Shopping
…joined the Arrowhead Technology Incubator at NMSU’s Arrowhead Center to explore opportunities to transfer their research to nutritionally vulnerable communities. Payne said they have had initial conversations with a health…