…Directions Group (formerly Aimpoint Research), where she managed a diverse client portfolio, led sales efforts, and provided expert insights on agricultural trends at national conferences. Her previous roles also include…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. Serving on…
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
At the Almond Conference, Elena Hemler, Associate Director of Nutrition Research at the Almond Board of California, shared insights into the latest research on almonds and health. Speaking on a…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…a decrease in production expenses, is driving the overall improvement in farm income. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2025, February 6). Farm sector income & finances: Farm sector income…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…SARE Western Farmer/Rancher Research & Outreach Grant. Marney Blair, Compost Consultant, Fulcrum Farm Emma Wade, Farmer Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…noted, is its long-term availability. Unlike annual funding, these resources can be used over a three-to-five-year period, allowing ABC to establish sustainable marketing and research initiatives rather than short-term promotional…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
Bee collects pollen on a white cherry flower DepositPhotos image Project Apis m., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting honeybee research, showcased its Seeds for Bees program at the recent…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…Bridgestone Firestone Engineers that collaborate on a global scale to do research, test new rubber compounds, develop new tread designs specifically for farm applications. We use in the field data…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute shows that the top ten states set to receive the most funds are major producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and other key…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-03-25
…about the current state and strategic approaches for the mid-year fertilizer season. He highlights early deliveries for 2025, agronomy meetings reviewing research from the past year, and important considerations for…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…researchers, farmers, and industry partners to develop innovative crops that protect the soil and also offer financial incentives. Two examples, winter camelina and domesticated pennycress, are cold-resistant oilseed plants that…
Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition
…designed to align food labeling with the latest nutrition research and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It also aims to help consumers make more informed decisions when building healthy eating…