…States and other countries has been published in the Journal of Economic Entomology by Agricultural Research Service scientists. Areas in the United States that have been identified as possible spotted lanternfly habitat. The…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…research that will support specialty crop farmers. “This collaborative public-private research effort will focus on applying innovative solutions to pest management problems that often are otherwise not available to specialty…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…$16.4 million in funding to support the new help production program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The measure also forgoes the matching requirement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Lawmakers…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…published a “Users Guide,” based on this research, for use by all U.S. military facilities, according to Torbert. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
…be giving updates on what’s going on in Sacramento and things that our growers need to know.” Silveira noted that Citrus Research Board President Marcy Martin and Director of the…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…magnitude of the type of research that can be conducted. Researchers must be mindful of what areas of cannabis can be looked into while still abiding by the Controlled Substances…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…as the general public. Asking questions and voicing concerns at agricultural meetings also helps researchers better understand what the industry needs and what types of research may be the most…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…with the resources they require. “The initiative combines research, on the ground projects, and policy efforts to transform the agricultural landscape and develop a new voice for conservation,” said Heckert….
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…is research leader of the ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. By consulting the probability table for the likelihood of a colony having a minimum of six frames of…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…codifies the advancements we have made into law, reflecting a 21st century industry.” The NSIS, which has been piloted at five pork processing plants, was developed overmany years of research and…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…understanding as how it may relate to some of the research that’s being conducted through the CRB.” Martin expressed admiration for all the work that the Citrus Research Board has…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…received an appropriation in the 2019-2020 budget for research, and an additional allotment was given to assist in the transition away from chlorpyrifos. A total of $1.2 million is available…