…as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. We are especially encouraged by her strong background in farm programs, extension, education, and research.” In her various roles within agriculture, Bronaugh has led efforts…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
…safety research, details of the streamlined H-2A rule, and a new sustainability guide that has been released for the feed industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…fundraising campaign. The funds will secure research into produce safety for the next five years. CPS Board Chair Vic Smith expressed the need to continue research while the U.S. struggles…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…Multiple different programs were tested in the research. The rotation that included entomopathogenic fungi was found to be just as effective as the conventional methods and a little cheaper. Listen…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-19-21
…also how this year’s World Ag Expo is a resource for an industry that never stopped despite the pandemic, and research that shows crop diversity helps with biodiversity and pest…
Innovation Strategy Report to Guide USDA Research Moving Forward
…goal is for the report to help guide research efforts addressing AIA goals over the next 10 to 30 years. USDA will continue industry outreach for further guidance on research…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…body overseeing genetic engineering in animals, classifying them as animal drugs. FDA authority over the animal biotech industry has made research and development difficult due to regulatory constraints. Shifting regulatory…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-14-21
…chair, Almond Bloom Disease and an upcoming irrigation training in this week’s Almond Update. Also, CFDA is looking for proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program. Tune in to…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
…funded more than 250 research projects providing more than $22 million in support for research and outreach. FREP’s competitive grants are meant to support research that advances fertilization practices and…
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently sent beneficial nematodes on an interstellar expedition. With more and longer space travel in the foreseeable future, the project aimed to…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…management (IPM) approaches including the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program. An additional $8 million is being allocated to CDFA for the expansion of CSU and UC extension research in…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…hopes to bring about a clearer definition of biostimulants With the Biostimulant Coalition joining TFI it provides momentum for advancing policy and encouraging regulatory updates to spur research and innovation…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…mitigation research for the protection of ornamental nurseries will receive $375,000. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Latest Dietary Guidelines Receive Praise from Several Ag Groups
…edition of the guidelines. “U.S. cattle producers appreciate the work of the committee, USDA and HHS on their sole focus on nutrition and science-based research to put together a set…