…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…
Registration Open for 2024 California Citrus Grower’s Conference
…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…