…projected to reach more than 811,000 acres in 2031 and production is forecasted to reach 2.08 billion pounds. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted nearly $5 million to the University of California, Davis to support organic research. Grant funding is being made available through USDA’s National…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…extremely forward-looking and innovative, and sponsored research is putting California in a very strong position to quickly respond to invasive pests that threaten our agricultural, wilderness, and urban areas,” Professor…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
…raised on her family’s dairy farm in San Diego, California and aspires to become a dairy cattle nutritionist or management consultant. In her scholarship application, Kylie wrote, “Although I did…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…production, as it can still infect otherwise resistant cultivars. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said one of the first steps has been to identify…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to disburse an additional $5 million in payments to support organic dairy producers. The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is intended…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…greater proportion of their budgets on food than those in higher-income countries, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). As incomes rise with economic development and urbanization, the share of…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
…added as the ninth major food allergen when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act became effective. This means that sesame, when present in a food, is…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
…is going to the programs, therefore the amendment was unnecessary. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn G.T. Thompson (R-PA), gave a voice to the opposition on the House Floor. “Research and…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…betterment of the California industry either through research or innovation or even helping to facilitate adoption of practices.,” Hillman explained. “So, this is a unique award that we created for…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Advanced Analytics. The institute is a people-centered interdisciplinary collective transforming learning, research, and outreach around digital technologies and advanced analytical methods to enhance agriculture. Work done at the institute will…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
…reflecting the fight between the Senate, mating disruptions going mainstream for combating NOW in orchards, and details on the Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program. Tune in to the show for…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…peanut butter, or cheese or made into sauce or cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021,…