…Eugene Ryabov, an International Fellow with the ARS Bee Research Laboratory, who led the study. ARS researchers Jay Evans and Judy Chen also worked on this study. “Differences in the genetic sequence of virus highlight…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…The agriscience fair—developing students interested in and excelling in science and research, with more than 415 projects approved for competition at the national level. 89% of students report having a…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…made possible through a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program, which will be used to fund a total of 50 students to participate in the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the prevention of horn growth in dairy cows with…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…research has demonstrated that grazing is not only compatible with healthy sage grouse populations, it is a critical tool in the prevention of wildfire, which is the primary threat to…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…of the research article, Alison Van Eenennaam noted that the project has been an interesting implementation of genetic modification. The intended result of the research is to ultimately improve the…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) through NIFA’s Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The two organizations were jointly awarded funding for the proposal…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…Association, California Citrus Mutual, and Dairy Farmers of America. The group has developed a wide-ranging plan which provides elements for a comprehensive valley water portfolio. The document also highlights the…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…will also be funding approximately $1.5 million in other research and development of chlorpyrifos alternatives. The process of banning chlorpyrifos in California began earlier in the year after being labeled…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
The implementation of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) has put a spotlight on California’s dairy quota system. The milk checks that producers are receiving now under the FMMO have…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…productive trees. “Generally, growers are reporting visual improvement in tree health and research consultants working with Nufarm on Florida trials are observing similar patterns,” says citrus expert Bob Bruss. “We…
FACT Grants Available for Livestock and Poultry Farmers
…throughout the U.S. who raise beef cattle, broiler chickens, dairy cows, laying hens, and other livestock. This year there will be three types of FACT’s 2019 Fund-a-Farmer Grants. The certification…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (UCANR-Oct 8, 2019) — John Bailey, director of the University of California’s Hopland Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…be strong stewards of your checkoff dollars. The Creation of the Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff was created through the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 as part of…