…of five handler and five grower representatives. They set policy, they recommend budgets in major areas including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutritional research, statistical reporting, quality control,…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…and onions. Philipp Simon, research leader of the ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin, is coordinating the effort to fortify these popular salad items and fresh-market favorites with…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
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AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA receiving $4 million to support specialty crop research, the Senate Ag Committee…
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
…specific steps that can provide relief to dairy farmers and exporters. The dairy groups highlight the value of interagency collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S….
Beef Sustainability Campaign Reaches 96 Million Consumers
…how beef producers care for the land, their animals and their local communities. The Beef Checkoff conducted extensive market research in the spring of 2021 to fully understand consumer perceptions…
Almond Matters: Mite Management Starts with Prevention
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Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…expressed concern with – will only stifle U.S. producers’ access to much-needed innovations,” the letter states. “Academics, developers, and investors are unlikely to make the significant investments needed to research…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received over $4 million to help support specialty crop research. The funding support comes from the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP)…
Soy Products are Plentiful
…to make body panels for John Deere tractors Wikipedia Synthetic grass made from U.S. soybeans is just one of many different soy-based products supported through soy checkoff-funded research. United Soybean…
Renewed Enforcement Discretion for Certain FSMA Requirements for Cotton
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending enforcement discretion for certain Food Safety Modernization Act requirements as they pertain to cotton. Because cottonseed is widely used as dairy…
Almond Matters: Recent Rain Emphasizes Importance of Disease Prevention
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Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…Jeff Marvin, Senior Director of Research and Development for PBI Gordon. Protecting bees and other pollinators is an important consideration for growers and applicators addressing issues of weeds, pests, and…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to help strengthen pollinator research support. Individuals with diverse expertise and experience with pollinators are being encouraged to serve on the…