World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, which supports local high school students who will be attending four-year…
Groups Urge New U.S. Attorney General to Block Major Ag Mergers
…of Justice. The groups consisting of consumer, food, farm and anti-pesticide organizations say the mergers would increase both food and farming costs, threaten global food security, curtail innovation and limit…
ARS Genetics Researcher Named Fairchild Medal Recipient
…an eclectic career that combines botany, horticulture and genetic research. A native of New York, Meerow graduated from The Bronx High School of Science. He moved to California at age…
Robots and People Working Together to Save Water and Enhance Agriculture
…for ways to address drought and agricultural concerns,” said Carpin, with the School of Engineering. “Anything we can do to save water is, and will continue to be, very important.”…
Blum Center Relaunching With Focus on Food
…faculty-led effort. Economics Professor Kurt Schnier, with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and Karina Diaz Rios, a nutrition specialist in the UC Cooperative Extension, will lead the…
Dicamba Herbicide Lawsuit Cites Endangered Species Concerns
…suit include the National Family Farm Coalition, Center for Food Safety, Center for Biological Diversity, and the Pesticide Action Network of North America. The suit was filed on January 20…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation at a Jan. 26 award ceremony will recognize several organizations for projects aimed at managing pests while using fewer pesticides. The awards recognize innovation,…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…wine grapes and tree fruits — to boost the performance of pesticides, makes honey bee larvae significantly more susceptible to a deadly virus, according to researchers at Penn State and…
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…that improve science education and help increase and diversify the future FANH sciences workforce. Projects may be developed for K-12 state Agriculture in the Classroom programs, for secondary schools, and…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…recommendation; one copy of their high school transcripts; ACT or SAT scores and be graduating from high school during the 2016-2017 school year. “We are thrilled to encourage and support…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…must have completed at least one year of post-high school education. An individual may only receive the scholarship once. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must: Be a member of…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…provides funding for activities that enrich the lives of students through exposure to farming and ranching across the state.” Funded projects include school farm tours with the Dairy Council of…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…such as: (a) our changing water supply, (b) air quality issues, as they relate to harvesting and pesticide and energy use; and (c) bee health, which is critical to the…
Agri View: How Was Your Meat Raised
…raised have anything to do with its taste? There is no scientific study that proves conclusively that it does. But a recent report from a school that trains professional chefs…