Automatic cow milking facility at cattle dairy farm. DepositPhotos image At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-01-24
…agricultural innovation and industry collaboration. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Best Remembered for Producing Louisiana’s First Granular Sugar
…River in Illinois. Etienne spent most of his life in Louisiana, and it was there that he’s best remembered for producing Louisiana’s first granulated sugar. His innovation encouraged producers there…
Applications Open for 2025 World Ag Expo® Seminars and Innovation Contest
Heavy traffic at the World Ag Expo Hemp Pavilion. World Ag Expo® offers a look into the latest in innovation and education through the return of the Top-10 New Products…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…to address some of the short and long-term labor challenges in farming. Chief Innovation Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gabe Youtsey, said addressing labor issues requires a multifaceted…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
Bayer CropScience Awards Incubator Opportunity to Genvor
…protection technologies. GenVor is focused on using antimicrobial peptide technology to boost disease resistance and nutrition in crops. With the support of Bayer, they aim to bring their innovations to…
Economic Template and AgTech Assist Platform from Western Growers
…Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers Association, Walt Duflock, described some of their industry resources that will be highlighted at this year’s FERA USA event. “We’ve got an economic…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) has announced its fifth round of grants, offering $1.5 million to dairy processors in several states. Applications from processors in…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
…Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various dairy and livestock sustainability incentive grants. These programs aim to…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
…Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. This year, increased funds were available…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…said in an emailed statement, “By creating criteria that effectively deems any innovation or differentiation in the marketplace improper, USDA is sending a clear message that cattle producers should not…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…reduce greenhouse gases and have established implementation standards. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will need to receive proposals by August 2. Proposals will be evaluated by academic and…