CDFA, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, the California Department of Public Health, and other partners, is pleased to announce March 5-9,…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…the funding opportunity for details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the…
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells
…snails. Many craft uses for the shells include holiday tree ornaments, jewelry, mosaics and rattles. Research indicates that pistachio shells may be helpful in cleaning up pollution created by mercury…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…UCCE specialist Jeff Mitchell explained ongoing efforts to implement conservation agricultural practices on California row crop land. Research has shown the potential for climate change mitigation with precision irrigation and…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
New results from a research firm shows U.S. adults who eat plant-based proteins do so for taste above all other factors. Research firm Mintel reports 52 percent of adults surveyed…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…nearly $1 million in 4R Nutrient Stewardship research to strengthen best management practices and seek solutions that reduce nutrient loss to the environment. The report also shows the industry captured…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
…Davis student soil research projects and NRCS natural resource inventory products. No registration is needed for this meeting. On Friday, March 2, PSSAC will host their annual meeting and a…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…but appreciate a genuine synergy. When we were developing the Dairy Digester Research and Development and Program that helped fund the project, we knew that sister agencies like the California…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
Projections for ice cream sales indicate significant growth for the next seven years. A new report from Grand View Research, Inc estimates the global ice cream market will hit $78.8…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
Experience farming and ag research first hand with two Pre-Forum Field Trips prior to the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Early arrivals may take part in two tour options on Wednesday,…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.” Recent research from Purdue University suggests that eating almonds…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…‘green light’ to interact with our agencies and centralize our various research and voluntary conservation efforts to reach their goals.” USDA’s support for agricultural and waste-to-energy research has played a…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…is comprised of five handler and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting,…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
While research suggests that there has been less farm and ranch land for sale than usual over the past few years, Farmers National Company is reporting a 50 percent increase…