…support for international research efforts. National research extension systems will assist with the development and deployment of actionable research and information. Some of the target areas include sustainable productivity enhancements,…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…mitigate the risk of implementing new conservation approaches. “USDA is a leader in using the latest science, research and conservation tools to reduce the impacts of climate change,” Acting NRCS…
Report Shows Agriculture Has An Economic Impact of Nearly $7 Trillion
…and ag organizations. John Dunham & Associates conducted the research, which was funded by The Goodstone Group. The report quantifies the impact of the jobs, wages, taxes, and exports the…
MSOB: Biologicals Market Growing Fast With Lots of Opportunities
…that notion for now. Despite all of the growth over the last few years, a research market firm that is part of the BPIA said there is a tremendous amount…
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
The new Wolfskill walnut variety appears to be garnering quite a bit of attention from California growers. Developed through more than 10 years of research at UC Davis, the new…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…released in conjunction with the California Almond Acreage Report, and Land IQ assessment. In 2018, ABC first commissioned Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm,…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-22-21
…industry, the Almond Board of California rolling out their Industry Roadshow, and how public investment in ag research fills the gaps left by the private sector. Tune in to the…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…but public funding is essential for more holistic research efforts. “It also benefits because it provides research on minor crops that do not offer a large enough potential market to…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) have been studying the potential value of cactus pear. The plant’s high tolerance for heat and low water use makes it more…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…wildfires; and to ensure Americans have access to healthy and nutritious food.” Research, education, and outreach programs from USDA would be bolstered by $4 billion under Biden’s proposed budget. Conservation…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…to show the most promise for impacting GHG emission within the beef industry. A research team at Colorado State University, led by Assistant Professor Daniela Cusack, recently published its findings…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…critical work of bolstering grower viability through innovative marketing, industry affairs, production research and grower education.” Listen to the radio report. California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote About the…