…opportunity to learn, connect with fellow growers and stay involved with innovative research. Speakers will include Sandeep Agodam with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Melinda Klein with the Citrus Research…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and an additional half million dollars from other industry partners, is being led by researchers from UC Davis and the USDA. The…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service,…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…water users, research partners, and other contributors,” Delta Watermaster Jay Ziegler said in a news release. “Our office is committed to further advancing our shared understanding of consumptive use of…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…Research Service notes that farm debt has been rising steadily, reaching $504 billion in 2021, a 34 percent increase since 2012. Most of this debt is tied to real estate,…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…to researchers,” said Hillman. “Researchers will be there in front of their posters and can explain things to growers. It’s a great opportunity to go ask questions about some of…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…support farmers in reducing methane emissions and improving environmental practices. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) offers financial aid to install dairy digesters, helping to cut down greenhouse…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…of money being available, and like the safety net programs, their value gets eroded by high inflation. The farm bill is also a chance to increase research funding and enhance…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
…soon become a network for scientific information and research. USDA Nutrition Hub Co-Director Joynetta Bell-Kelly explains how the Southern University pilot hub will soon network with recently announced hubs to…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…were happy to agree. David Lipsky tells us about his research and his new book on this edition of the AgNet Weekly. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), aims to provide science-based, tailored nutritional information to communities such as Tribal, Hispanic, and Insular Areas. These Nutrition Hubs will support…