…conservation groups help farmers conserve soil health, protect water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. The projects will help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to accelerate innovation in conservation of natural…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…board of directors. The new foundation will leverage public and private resources to increase the scientific and technological research, innovation, and partnerships critical to boosting America’s agricultural economy. USDA’s Farm…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
…as a forage drops dramatically. But Nader says they’ve made a breakthrough. For details on the meeting, see Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems.→…
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
UC Cooperative Extension advisor Glenn Nader believes two problems could add up to one win-win solution. The California drought has ranchers desperate for inexpensive livestock feed. Air quality protection regulations…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…the San Joaquin Valley consistently leading the nation in agricultural production, it serves as a hotbed for agribusiness, manufacturing innovation and economic impact. The Valley makes up 72 percent of…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…organizations in Australia, Canada and the United States representing producers and millers together publicly confirmed support for innovation in wheat, including the future commercialization of biotechnology. The statement lays out…
AFBF: EPA Greenhouse Gas Plan Harmful to Economy, Agriculture
…and ranchers,” Stallman said. “Our farmers and ranchers need a climate that fosters innovation, not unilateral regulations that cap our future.” Find out why not all in the ag industry…
Ag Industry Reacts to EPA Draft Rule for Air
…expensive and expansive overreach by EPA into the daily lives of America’s farmers and ranchers who need a climate that fosters innovation – not unilateral regulations that cap their future….
What Role Does Innovation Research Play in the Bio-Economy?
As the bio-economy expands, innovative products and processes created from biomass are important components. Susan Carter has the report. What Role Does Innovation Research Play in the Bio-Economy?…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
…Award Review Panel will be evaluating properties based on responsible and sustainable land management, economics, innovation, overall land health, and community outreach and leadership. The deadline for nominations is July…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss issues related to innovations, advancements and careers within the agricultural sector at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
Popular Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show with “Buyer’s Choice” Award and Acclaimed Industry Judges The 2014 Fresno Food Expo presented by Union Bank is excited to announce the…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
…we have come in agricultural production and how important it is that we continue agricultural research and innovation for the security of our food supply,” said Chairman Frank Lucas. Dr….
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports innovation through strategic, future-focused investments. The budget focuses on creating jobs…