…as the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Applications for the current funding round of ACEP will need to be submitted on or before April 10. Proposals for CIG grants going…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…was well received and had great participation. Industry innovations and improvements in efficiency will be highlighted at the festival, along with examples of how almond co-products are used in multiple…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…his testimony talking about the future of agriculture, highlighting the department’s newest initiative, the Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) After Perdue’s opening remarks, the…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
Ag Innovation Conference to Highlight Comprehensive Crop Care
Early registration is still available for the upcoming Ag Innovations Conference. The 4th Ag Innovations Conference and trade show will focus on comprehensive crop care, introducting new technologies for growers….
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…workers at all levels to leverage continual innovation in production agriculture. The seventh annual summit on the main campus of Hartnell College, in partnership with the Western Growers Association, will…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda that was just announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, seeks to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while increasing U.S. production by 40 percent by 2050. …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Educating for the Future with AgTech Ed
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…As the US manufacturing landscape changes, Nufarm is committed to bringing innovation and choice to distributors, retailers and the growers they serve. With the recent addition of Nufarm’s plant in…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Energy Independence Discussed in Salinas Valley
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…new technologies such as gene editing – to support innovation and reduce trade-distorting policies. Key Provision: Geographical Indications The agreement institutes a more rigorous process for establishing geographical indicators and…