The 2018 Farm Bill continues financial support of multiple programs and initiatives including the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). The new farm bill includes $185 million in funding…
Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial
Further research proved that some of the sterile moths in the pilot navel orangeworm project were successful. Tests evaluating the trial that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio and almond orchards…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was…
Amazon Grocery Delivery Not as Robust as Projected
…for $13.7 billion. Another study from research firm Brick Meets Click found that households that use other grocery delivery and pickup services from physical retailers typically make orders more frequently…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
Researchers from the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biological Agricultural Engineering and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found a means to provide an important nutrient…
NOW Sterile Moths Not Performing Well
Navel Orangeworm Courtesy: UC ANR The sterile moths aiming to help curb navel orangeworm (NOW) populations aren’t performing very well on a small-scale. Research is following the project that is…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
…numerous U.S. farm products in 2018, including beef and pork into Argentina, dairy into Turkey and poultry into India. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
…nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade, and…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…with USDA and EPA working together in the selection of products to be tested on a rotating basis that have included fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry,…
Improving LREC for Better Community Engagement
The folks at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC) are hoping to be able to expand and improve the facility to provide even better community outreach. The center hosts…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…sweetened dairy-based beverage that is traditionally made with milk and cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices. When served at parties and holiday get-togethers, liquor is often added to the eggnog…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…use. Continuity and maintenance of some research measurements and research-related infrastructure, such as germplasm, seed storage, and greenhouses. Care for animals, plants and associated infrastructure to preserve agricultural research and…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…vying to become the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Secretary Perdue announced in August 2018 that most ERS and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…dairy and poultry to Canada under the USMCA, as well as lamb and goat meat to Japan, beef and pork to Argentina, poultry to India and Namibia, lamb to El Salvador, beef and poultry to Morocco, eggs…