…as stipends made possible through the grant funding in order to facilitate traveling to professional conferences. There are significant opportunities in the field of agricultural biotechnology that will require innovative…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…field see as real-world problems and concerns. “You’ve got to connect the two worlds. I think ag, in particular, the co-creation component is really critical,” said CIT Director Dennis Donahue. …
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…$1.8 billion for Water and Environmental Program loans and grants during fiscal year 2019. View the interactive RD Apply tool or contact one of USDA Rural Development’s state or field offices for application or…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California welcomed a new member to their team as Tom Devol becomes Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education. Devol will lead a team that provides…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…Japan, while our competitors from Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand face a 26.6 percent tariff. Leveling the playing field in Japan is a top priority for the National Cattlemen’s…
Rotating Insecticides to Combat Resistance
Alternating between insecticides, instead of mixing, may be a better approach for combating resistance among pests. At the recent Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at Kearney Ag Center, Cooperative Extension…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…often designed for field crops, but equally safe, effective and economical for growers of minor/specialty crops—including fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture) –…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…field for California products. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…Global Business Dialogue event in Washington, D.C. NPPC was very pleased this week when the U.S. and Japan signed a trade agreement, returning U.S. pork to a level playing field…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…reciprocal. This agreement helps level the playing field. I thank President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer for delivering on their promise to open markets around the world for America’s farmers and…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…U.S. opted out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The new Japanese trade deal should put U.S. products on a level playing field with other countries who were included in the…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
UC ANR’s Potato Field Day in 2018 Attending various agricultural meetings and engaging in the discussion can seem tedious for farmers and ranchers, but it is a critical component to…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
…data to prove that your product is going to bring in sales and help them meet their goal.” Part of that preparation includes making an appointment with a buyer and…