…improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…types. A detailed CSP program description and application for producers are available at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/csp/ For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
Two new studies on the costs and returns of growing romaine hearts and organic spinach have been released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center. Sample costs to…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
…grades and financial need. The DEADLINE for submitting applications for the Agri-Culture Scholarship Program is: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 To request an application, please contact the Financial Aid office at…
Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat
Vine mealybug populations can be harder to treat than other mealybug species that growers are familiar with. Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat Grape growers are seeing increasing issues with…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…discoveries in agriculture to combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts of climate…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…million acres. For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements,…
Evolution of Plant Breeding at ASTA Conference
…North America. As an authority on plant germplasm, ASTA advocates science and policy issues of industry-wide importance. ASTA’s mission is to be an effective voice of action in all matters…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…of the company’s strategy. Dyalco, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and UBS served as financial advisors to Syngenta on the transaction. Bär & Karrer and Davis Polk served as legal advisors….
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation today released highlights of its 2016 strategic action plan, which addresses public policy issues in the coming year. The plan is a result of deliberations…
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
…change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. “We are very proud of Class 45 and congratulate them on their achievements as servant leaders,” said Bob Gray, president…
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…safety issues and is available in Spanish, as well as English. The SpraySafe program was initiated in Kern County and because of its success, has been implemented in other counties…
NFU’s Beginning Farmer Training Program 2017
…receive hands-on training by experts from across the U.S. The training includes critical skills needed by beginning farmers and ranchers, including business plan writing, financial planning, and leadership development. The…
Annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Meeting Underway
…of over 700 companies involved in seed production and distribution, plant breeding, and related industries in North America. As an authority on plant germplasm, ASTA advocates science and policy issues…