…Eugene Ryabov, an International Fellow with the ARS Bee Research Laboratory, who led the study. ARS researchers Jay Evans and Judy Chen also worked on this study. “Differences in the genetic sequence of virus highlight…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…The agriscience fair—developing students interested in and excelling in science and research, with more than 415 projects approved for competition at the national level. 89% of students report having a…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…made possible through a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program, which will be used to fund a total of 50 students to participate in the…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…research has demonstrated that grazing is not only compatible with healthy sage grouse populations, it is a critical tool in the prevention of wildfire, which is the primary threat to…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…of the research article, Alison Van Eenennaam noted that the project has been an interesting implementation of genetic modification. The intended result of the research is to ultimately improve the…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) through NIFA’s Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The two organizations were jointly awarded funding for the proposal…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…will also be funding approximately $1.5 million in other research and development of chlorpyrifos alternatives. The process of banning chlorpyrifos in California began earlier in the year after being labeled…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…productive trees. “Generally, growers are reporting visual improvement in tree health and research consultants working with Nufarm on Florida trials are observing similar patterns,” says citrus expert Bob Bruss. “We…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (UCANR-Oct 8, 2019) — John Bailey, director of the University of California’s Hopland Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…be strong stewards of your checkoff dollars. The Creation of the Beef Checkoff The Beef Checkoff was created through the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 as part of…
Breakthrough in the Battle Against HLB
…bacteria that causes HLB symptoms. “Growing the bacteria outside of plants and psyllids is a big step forward,” said Melinda Klein, Chief Research Scientist with the Citrus Research Board. “If…
Why You Need a Madagascar Dragon Tree
…of two categories, being either tree-like in structure with stout trunks and broad, very stiff leaves, or the shrubby Dracaenas. The Dracaena genus is one plant that’s undergone extensive research…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Disadvantaged Policy Research Center (The Center) with a $525,000 grant funded under this program. The Center specializes in policy research impacting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in order to make…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
…came from the new deal with Japan, ongoing research projects from CRB and why organic growers are receiving pressure from produce purchasers. Tune in to the show for these news…