…actively seeking dairy operations in California to further his research. “Getting ahead of this virus is critical,” Russo explained. “The data so far indicates that cattle may be infected well…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
DepositPhotos image The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Fresno County will host the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the UC Kearney Research…
Pistachio Production Short Course
…from January 16-18, designed to educate pistachio growers and industry professionals. The event will cover the latest research on orchard management, pest and disease control, irrigation techniques, and nutrient management….
$5 Million in Grants for Fish Research Projects
Chinook Swimming up a stream. DepositPhotos image The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have announced a $5 million funding opportunity for research on key…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
…also trains the next generation of leaders in agricultural research. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…safety of hemp-derived products, especially cannabidiol (CBD), in animal feed. Recent animal studies highlight critical risks, particularly liver and reproductive toxicity. Research involving rats has indicated that exposure to CBD…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…agricultural conservation easements, can help lower the cost of farmland. Research from AFT has shown that farmers on protected land are more likely to focus on soil health. This is…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we hear from Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University…
IFPA Policy Retreat Charts Course for Advocacy in 2025
…two volunteer groups, which featured several experts and topics for discussion. These sessions featured a look at the upcoming IFPA Strategic Plan, research on the headwinds and currents that may…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
By belchonock/DepositPhotos image Student nutrition and school meals were front and center at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research….
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
…Service began. USDA partnered with land-grant universities to provide hands-on education and research to farm families. In 1914, more than 50% of the population lived in rural areas and 30%…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…and solve labor challenges. NIFA awarded the Texas A&M Climate Smart Cotton Grant as part of its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. This research project will explore ways to reduce…
Almond Update: Red Leaf Blotch Presence in California has Raised Alarms
…only knowledge we have about this disease again is coming from research in Spain.” You can hear more with Dr. Flourant Troullias on the Almond Journey podcast. This Almond Update…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
By Bubushonok/DepositPhotos Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are working on a new type of herbicide to tackle Palmer amaranth, a tough weed that’s causing big problems for farmers. The…