…risks to human health or the environment. This process could include collecting new data and conducting further research. Seven registrants and seven products that contain paraquat are currently registered in…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
…to examine how the bird flu virus, first detected in dairy cows last March, may spread to humans. The research indicates that more people might be infected than the 46…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
New Data for Food Data Central
Shutterstock Image A USDA website centered on comprehensive food composition data was recently updated, providing additional resources to nutritionists, researchers, and consumers. Kyle McKillop of the Economic Research Service tells…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
DepositPhotos image The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently outlined steps toward addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in agricultural soils and waters. In collaboration…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-04-24
…to accelerate studying how California could increase ethanol blending in gasoline to allow the sales of E15. We also talk about regenerative agriculture with J. D. Capuano, head of research…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), matched by UC Davis funds for a total investment of $299,323. The research team, led by Dr. Mitchell…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…research suggests that allowing soil time to rest can benefit long-term productivity. “Sometimes it’s good to leave land fallow for a year or two between plantings to give the ground…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 10-31-24
…devastate the wine industry; and Claudia Carter, Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission and Jadee Rohner, Executive Director of the Arizona Grain Research & Promotion Council who discuss the…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…including planting and weeding, providing flexibility to meet growers’ needs. While automation offers promising solutions, challenges remain—especially concerning regulations. Duflock referenced research by Lynn Hamilton from Cal Poly, highlighting a…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
…information, noting that other almond-growing regions, such as Australia, have already dealt with these pests. This global collaboration enables researchers to conduct back-to-back research across hemispheres, compressing two years of…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…