…information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available online in the USDA Results Medium Chapter New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local…
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…Food Safety Modernization Act standards; and helping them adapt to California’s historic drought with methods that reduce water use or improve efficiency. The 2016 SCBGP project abstracts are available online….
Applications for 2017 Borlaug Fellowships
…transcript for college/university degree(s) received Copy of passport identification page Research Priorities 2017 Borlaug Fellowship Research Priorities by Country Online Application System Click here to access the online application system…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Placer County
…and on the east by Fowler Road. The quarantine map for Placer County is available online at: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/acp/regulation.html#maps. Please check this link for future quarantine expansions in this county, should…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…meal contained only almond instead of almond and pistachio. Read more about this research in the October 2016 issue of AgResearch online. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…Masters TV. Further, it will include a presence at the tournaments, promotionally wrapped vehicles and boats, and a strong online presence and various social media efforts. Supportive funding from the…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Stanziani at (202) 720-3334, or email pamela.stanziani@ams.usda.gov. Additional information on the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee is available online at: www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/fviac. Details about the meeting are in the…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…protect the environment by promoting a plant-based lifestyle?” As Politico reports, the proposed question “really could make it.” ABC and CNN are using an online voting system for questions and…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…growth to the industry and have been a visible member through advocacy for the industry.” Mahoney said it’s easy to nominate someone for the award. You can go online to…
Properly Identifying Sugarcane Aphid
…Dahlberg said growers can get help identifying the pest online. “I think we have a pretty good ID chart on the UCANR website. They are pretty easy to spot and…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…the United States that train beginning farmers and ranchers, through workshops, educational teams, training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include collaborative state, tribal, local or regionally-based networks or partnerships of…
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
The Department of Agriculture said last week it will require meat packers to report cattle purchases made through an online auction platform. Politico reports the move is an effort to…
Livestock Sales Bill Clears Senate, Heads to White House
…It would amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 to ensure that the law’s protections are extended to online or video livestock auctions. The bill would also ensure modern…