…land and fresh water. In this regard, they agreed that agricultural innovation, such as biotechnology, including precision biotechnology, will continue to play a substantial role in addressing such challenges and…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…journey towards continued advancement and innovation throughout the industry. With the latest acreage numbers, we’re confident in our ability to continue to meet global demand and to provide the world…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Conservation Conservation Innovation Grants: On March 26, 2019, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state offices began publishing notices of funding availability for the Conservation Innovation Grants state competitions. Agricultural Conservation…
Autonomous Shuttles at 2019 California State Fair
…to make Sacramento a hub of innovation for alternative vehicles, we look at all options and where those technologies can best be deployed,” Lupe Jimenez, SMUD. Olli is the brain-child…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…our nation’s capital making our voices heard on issues that impact not just the seed industry, but all of society.” INNOVATION: Plant breeding innovation offers exciting potential for our planet,…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…good hands, CSA is also looking toward the latest technological advances in seed technology. “We refer to it as seed innovation and it’s really looking at the next generation of…
FFA Chapters Use Innovative Microsoft Solution to Delve Deeper Into Agriculture
…drive innovation on their farms, sustain and renew our planet, and enrich their communities,” said Mary Snapp, corporate vice president and lead for Microsoft Philanthropies. The FarmBeats Kits are part…
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
…move forward with a regulatory regime to ensure the safety and proper labeling of these cell-cultured human food products while continuing to encourage innovation,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-19-19
…Actagrow. The show will also discuss how the Irrigation Innovation Consortium is getting a funding boost and how one California cotton ginner was honored with an award. Tune in to…
2019 Growth Energy Annual Ethanol Conference Rides the California Waves
…2019 Annual Ethanol Convention spot. While there isn’t a lot of ethanol production in California, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said California is at the forefront of innovation and setting…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
…Association of Pest Control Advisers. This year’s theme is ‘Tomorrow’s Technology You Can Use Today’ and the group said this year will focus on how innovation can be used now…
Farm Bill Strengthens Efforts of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
…spent on their research efforts. “So, it’s a great model and we really are working on great projects in the innovation space.” FFAR was originally established in the 2014 Farm…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…action on the proposed regulations because the proposed regulatory change of course would generate protracted litigation, adopt vague and ambiguous terms, and might prevent innovation and foster vertical integration that…