Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Productivity From USDA Economic Research Service Agricultural Productivity It is widely agreed that increased productivity, arising from innovation and…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
…Global Innovation Academy. The group will attend the International Agricultural Technology Workshop and tour Fresno State’s Water, Energy and Technology Center and the Center for Irrigation Technology hydraulics lab. Local…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
Everett Griner talks about the biofuel industry in today’s Agri View. Biofuel Big Business From RFA Renewable Fuels Association RFA Analysis Shows Uptick in Number of Automakers Who Have Approved…
Valley Women to be Honored for Philanthropic and Agricultural Involvement
…from the luncheon support the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (Ag Leadership), Ag One Foundation and charities of the honorees’ choice. Common Threads is a collaborative effort of Ag Leadership, Fresno…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Beginning in 2016, the agency is offering…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…As farms have grown bigger over the decades, people’s trust in agriculture has declined, Arnot said. Consolidation, integration and technological advances in agriculture have resulted in safer, more available and…
Huanglongbing Disease Spread and Characteristics
Huanglongbing disease can spread really quick across California’s citrus industry, just ask the state of Florida. Mike Irey with Southern Gardens Citrus in Florida spoke at a HLB technology summit…
Truth Matters to Consumers
Cathy Isom explains how telling consumers the truth about farm practices opens the door to understanding. Truth Matters to Consumers From Kansas Agland When Whole Truth is ‘Herd,’ Acceptance Follows…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…they were just a generation ago. “We have tremendous potential through new technologies: unmanned aircraft, data mining, biotechnology, robotics and who knows what else is coming,” Stallman said. “These advances…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments on Campbell’s GMO stance. Sabrina Hill reports. Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels Campbell’s Soup opposes state-by-state laws, but supports a federal law that would…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…just a generation ago. “We have tremendous potential through new technologies: unmanned aircraft, data mining, biotechnology, robotics and who knows what else is coming,” Stallman said. “These advances stand to…
Farmer Drone Rules
…Online system. Before the FAA grants an agency access to COA Online, the agency (or proponent) will be asked to provide the FAA with a “declaration letter” from the city,…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…us why college students still undecided in their career path should consider agriculture. Agriculture Graduate Shortage From: USDA Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and…