…Much of the argument pointing to glyphosate as a carcinogen revolves around an article that was published in a well-respected medical journal in 2015. When the International Agency for Research…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also contributed to this project. This research was published in the journal Toxins. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
…graduate-level students to better understand contemporary agribusiness, scientific research, and agricultural policy through its leadership program. Later this week, students in the program will take part in a week-long trip…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…an award for their vigorous promotion of IPM as well as acting as a hub for growers, Pest Control Advisors, researchers, and others to organize their collective efforts, and rapidly…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…including production research, global market development via advertising and public relations, and accumulation, compilation, and dissemination of statistical information. The ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-18-20
…information on the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference. We also get an update on the fast-moving bloom period that has growers thinking about fungicide applications. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…trees every year,” said Tim Spann, Research Program Director for CAC. “They’ve got their target set on exceeding Mexico.” Perfect Conditions and Location The amount of land available in Colombia,…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
Photo Credit: Cynthia Crézé Researchers have been evaluating cover cropping in commercial almond orchards for the last three years, with interesting results. While there are still several questions about the…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
There are multiple incentive programs for dairy farmers interested in using wastewater to irrigate forage crops with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Agronomic Relationship Manager for Netafim USA, Domonic Rossini noted…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering detail on how to apply for CDFA’s Dairy Methane…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
(NPPC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) misrepresentation of a gene edited livestock research project is its latest stall tactic designed to rationalize a regulatory grasp on an…
Putting Agriculture in a Positive Light with Social Media Engagement
…with positive ones. “Research has shown that for every one negative article, particularly about agriculture, it’s going to take four positive articles – something people see – to counteract and…
CBB Announces New Officers at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
(CBB) — Cattle producers Jared Brackett, Hugh Sanburg and Norman Voyles, Jr. are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board (CBB). This officer team is responsible…