…three snacks for each of five months of the challenge. Clinical research suggests that eating just one serving of eight strawberries a day may improve heart health, help manage diabetes,…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-12-19
…Census, old iron showcased at the 2019 Antique Farm Show, how the Citrus Research Board is using dogs to detect HLB and how nut industries are pulling together to keep…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in the Federal Register. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Matching Fund Requirements: On March 20, 2019, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) published the updated matching requirements chart…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
A dog trains in the field to detect the scent of HLB. Photo courtesy of Pepe Peruyero, J & K Canine Academy The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…industry reports along with other reputable sources. Researchers found that ALB has demonstrated significant success with the promotion of lamb to consumers. The promotion program that is a part of…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
Study Sheds Light on Major Disease in Roses
…unit, is the study’s corresponding author. Co-authors include researchers from West Virginia University, and ARS researchers from the National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit also located in Beltsville. Results were…
Wonderful to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy by 2025
…towards its goal. “As a responsible steward of the environment, we’ve invested more than $300 million in sustainability research and innovations, clean energy and prudent use of natural resources,” Wonderful…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…inform decisions about ag education, research, farm programs, rural development, and much more over the next several years. Conducting the Census is part of USDA’s commitment to you.” This Census…
Growing a Grafted Multi-Fruit Tree
…though a little research should be done beforehand to ensure their compatibility. I’m Cathy Isom… https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=885VGccSrvs https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=7blxoFfJC4I Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…legislative fly-in, April 2-3. Topping the list of 2019 legislative priorities are innovation, trade and agriculture research funding. “Virtually everything in life starts with a seed, and so many things…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…Grafton-Cardwell: At least three research groups are working on genetically modifying the psyllid. Other researchers are investigating traditional breeding of plants that can tolerate the disease. Still other research groups…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…Healthy Soils Program, Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program. Since the cap-and-trade funds have been made available, CDFA has distributed $340 million of the…