…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…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…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…