…the success of Sakata. What better time to announce Sakata’s dedication to the future of seed breeding, technology and the industry as a whole?” states Nelson. The Seed Biotechnology Center…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…advanced biofuels and bio-based products. Our members include those in the advanced biofuel production and technology sectors making low carbon fuels and other bio-based products from feedstocks such as agricultural…
What is GMO Food?
…microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. The technology is often called “modern biotechnology”…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about a few inventions that lead to modern agriculture in today’s Agri View. Inventions and Agriculture From: Farm Collector.com Ten Agricultural Inventions that Changed the Face of…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to five institutions to research human and ecological health impacts…
Agri View: Corn Facts
Everett Griner gives us some corn facts you probably haven’t heard in today’s Agri View. Corn Facts From: FFA New Horizons.org Ag 101: Farm Facts about Corn You can eat…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…technology to produce food in a sustainable manner. With each generation becoming further removed from agriculture,Discovering FARMLAND, a comprehensive education program created by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) in…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…graduate and continuing education programs are offered in the major areas of agricultural business; animal sciences and agricultural education; child, family and consumer sciences; food science and nutrition; industrial technology;…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…a bipartisan agreement on this in the near future, and will continue working with Chairman Roberts and Senator Stabenow to realize this possibility. “The impending implementation of a patchwork of…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
Everett Griner talks about Vidalia sweet, America’s favorite onion in today’s Agri View. Sweet Onion Thing From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vidalia Onion A Vidalia onion (/vᵻˈdeɪljə/ or /vaɪˈdeɪljə/) is…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
Fresno State junior Hunter Berry (San Jacinto) and the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology’s collegiate discussion meet team won top individual and team honors Feb. 27 at the…
Farm Women and Consumers
…in agriculture by joining the USDA’s ag mentoring network by emailing AgWomenLead@usda.gov They can also learn more about strong women telling agriculture’s story checking out the social media hashtag #womeninag.…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…From: USDA.gov Steering the Best Talent Towards Colleges of Agriculture Jay Akridge Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture Purdue University Akridge USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum The Talent Pipeline Supply…
Some Mating Disruption Becoming Cheaper
…their expenses, but a recent change to the technology might make it more feasible for growers. Symmes says a decrease in spray rates and longer intervals between sprays is making…