…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…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. Drones-Technology Driven From: Buzz Feed News The Future Of Farming: U.S. Approves Drones For Crop Dusting…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…diverse in our agriculture. We started out with our first vineyards in 1999, and it’s been very beneficial to have that second agricultural product to sell. Especially in the last…
Agri View: Smart Phones
Everett Griner talks about agriculture adopting smart phones and “apps” in today’s Agri View. Smart Phones From USDA/Smart Phones the Latest Tool for Sustainable Farming Seems like there’s an “app”…
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
A huanglongbing (HLB) technology summit earlier this month stressed the need for citrus growers to take Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and HLB prevention strategies seriously. HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy…
Understanding Cybercrime in Agriculture
An increase in agriculture related cybercrime is stressing the need to be familiar with technology in the industry. A recent high-value crime in the Central Valley has re-engaged a focus…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and ranchers bring their…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…the Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo (CIMMYT); Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC); from France, the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA); and from Switzerland, the Syngenta…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
…Grinnell says it was important for them to make the robot as useful as possible, and that meant limiting downtime. Another important aspect to any new technology is ease of…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…keynoters such as Jolene Brown and Brian David Johnson. Agricultural showcases will run throughout the three-day trade show, and topics will include farm innovation, new technology, big data and…