Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…The agency will also allocate funds for joint research and academic work to inform future cases. The initiative aims to enhance state attorneys general’s capacity to assess competition and consumer…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…would establish a research priority for agriculture machinery and equipment designed to be used by women and create funding set aside for childcare facilities in rural areas. The bill also…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…of spotted wing drosophila (SWD). It would also advance research on the invasive insect that is hurting fruit growers and their crops across the country. Spotted-Wing Drosophila University of Georgia…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…research on Luna UCR was supported by funding from the California Avocado Commission. “In the last three years, the program has been supported by Eurosemillas which is a company based…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Every dollar invested in agriculture research has a $20 return,” Senator Brown said in a press release. “That’s why the Organic Science and Research Investment…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable farming practices and workforce development. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…for classifying PIPs, which will take effect on July 31. EPA has indicated that it will reduce costs of development, and therefore encourage increased research. However, a letter was sent…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…the spread of this invasive species. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said the bill was first introduced last year. However, it did not receive the…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…cars off the road. This year, CDFA will offer its flagship grants, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The Budget Act…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, has been awarded a grant of $1 million. This funding will be utilized to expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
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