…and development (R&D) activity from basic inquiry, applied and translational research, and pilot and field demonstration. Moreover, the system provides a pragmatic feedback loop in which R&D responds to tangible…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…organic farmers are having to destroy 30 percent of their crop every season due to downy mildew, she added. “It’s not sustainable,” she said. “People who aren’t disking fields on…
Fresno State Signs Ag Academic Pact with Brazilian University
…research visits by 24 University of São Paulo plant science and animal science students since 2009 to assist in Fresno State research, attend workshops, conferences and field trips and audit…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…ensure that there is continued undergraduate preparation in FANH science fields to meet the increasing demands of the agricultural workforce. Fiscal year 2016 awards include: California State University Long Beach,…
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
…of producers and workers to compete on a level playing field,” said Donnell Rehagen, National Biodiesel Board CEO. “This is a simple case where companies in Argentina and Indonesia are…
National Ag Day 2017
…management and marketing agricultural research and engineering food science processing and retailing banking education landscape architecture urban planning energy and other fields. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through 12th grade,…
Proposed Pesticide Rules Near Schools Revised
…active ingredient) to be used A map showing the location of the field to be treated Contact information for the grower/operator and the CAC The website address for the National…
Farmers, Ranchers Ask Congress to Strengthen Safety Net
…long said they were willing to compete with farmers elsewhere on a level playing field, but they cannot compete with the treasuries of foreign governments,” the groups wrote. The 2018…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put the U.S. on a level playing field with market competitors exporting to Cuba. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: 2017 Planting
…in the field soon. Some may already be there. USDA has already estimated the size of our two biggest crops. Corn and Soybeans. Surprisingly most crops will be about the…
Kings County Farm Day Next Week
…Day will bring together 2,373 third graders and 108 teachers from 32 schools for a unique field trip. With the help of 24 businesses, 12 equipment operators and 26 animal…
Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Production Programs
…Davis’ opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. James Field, Frey Farms, Keenes, IL Mr. Larry Black, Peace River Packing Company, Ft. Meade, FL Mr. Sean…
Almond Matters: Bloom Weather Brings Issues
…the weather was good, but then it started raining right around a quarter of the way through bloom,” Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll said. “It was full blown rain…
Almond Matters: On The Verge of PTB Movement
…This time of year is when peach twig borer (PTB) populations start to move. “This is the time when they are starting to emerge, bloom time,” Valent Field Market Development…