…Health Research Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
…human intelligence when it comes to managing the health of specialty crops. With the right kind of technology, AI can mimic the boots-on-the-ground approach favored by humans – but it…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…society, it affects our health, it affects our well-being. So, learning about food science, or my major in specific, it really captures all aspects of life, and being an Ag…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…build resilience to the climate crisis, increase landscape resiliency to the impacts of climate change, create more and better markets for our hardworking producers, bolster access to healthy and affordable…
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
…related to soil health and management. “It’s very much oriented to a practical audience, so not a lot of PowerPoint presentations. A lot of discussion of experience from working CCAs…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…needs are, we can have success in working with FDA,” said York. “FDA has their needs met as an agency to protect consumer health. And we as an industry find…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…Plant Protection Today Featured Article: How PPQ Protects Pollinator Health; Pollinators Benefit Our Health and Environment USDA/APHIS image Bee pollination alone is responsible for more than 15-billion in added crop…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…series of benefits related to soil structure, bee health, and weed pressures. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary Crum said he has been working with a walnut grower in…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs such as the Healthy Soils Program, State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program, Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program, Cannabis Appellations Program, Sustainable California Grown Cannabis Pilot Program, Pollinator Habitat Program,…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…Survey Data and Modeling” was developed by USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP). It found significant gains for soil health and soil carbon storage, while also identifying areas where additional…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…in funding support is being provided by NRCS in an effort to improve soil health on agricultural lands through EQIP. Cover crops offer a variety of benefits to producers, including…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
…agronomy, herd health, and then a couple sessions of hot topics of things that are new and emerging in the research world.” A full agenda and registration information for the…
New Program to Boost Tech Solutions in Fresh Produce Industry
…extends into every community across the globe and growing access and consumption is critical to global public health.” She adds, “There is huge potential for those companies looking to enter…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
…out more at WGA.com. Barbara Cassens has been a warrior in the fight to protect the health of the American people for the past forty years. In this episode, the…