…intellectual property in agriculture. Geophysics professor Rosemary Knight from Stanford University and research associate Matthew Lees from the University of Manchester discuss their study on land subsidence in California’s San…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…those being organic vegetables. The potential growth of the organic market was highlighted in a Renewed Research Report projecting the U .S. organic food market to reach $144.15 billion by…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
…what farming is like… as opposed to getting out, having that opportunity to see firsthand… the complexity [of farming decisions].” The Almond Board’s early research on whole orchard recycling laid…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…the food industry. The episode also features an interview with Roland Fumasi, head of Rabo Research Food and Agribusiness North America for Rabo AgriFinance and Rabo Bank. He discusses the…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
…Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit. These efforts reflect NOAA’s commitment to sustainable practices informed by four years of scientific research and public input. Public listening sessions will be held during…
Bird Flu Found in California Raw Milk
…that sickened more than 165 people. The U.S. has reported 55 human cases of bird flu since the virus jumped to dairy cows earlier this year. California has reported 29…
An ODMAP Deadline Extension
DepositPhotos image The deadline for organic dairy growers to apply for USDA’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is now extended. Rod Bain has more. An ODMAP Deadline Extension Sponsored…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…vulnerabilities. Unlike Midwest states that focus on large-scale commodity crops like soybeans, California produces specialty crops such as almonds, wine, and dairy. These products are not only subject to tariffs…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-21-24
…joined by Jeffrey Shaw, Director of Research at Bee Hero, for a conversation on bee health and new ways to monitor honeybees. Finally, we have today’s Almond Update which features…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
California Congressman Joins Hurricane Damage Tour in Southeast
…Kat Cammack (FL-03), and Darren Soto (FL-09), visited sites devastated by the storms. Stops included a pecan orchard in Pearson, Georgia, and Shenandoah Dairy in Live Oak, Florida. Lawmakers also…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
DepositPhotos image A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research….
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
…pathogen survival on these brushes. CPS-Poster-WANG-6-2024-FDownload The researchers plan to evaluate and improve cleaning and sanitizing methods, looking closely at materials, brush patterns, and wax bases. One key objective was…