…combat rations to help ensure the quality of meals prepared for American troops. In 2017, the agency initiated nearly $1 million in new public/private cooperative research agreements and workshops aimed…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…educators, researchers, and many others rely on census of agriculture data when making decisions that shape American agriculture – from creating and funding farm programs to boosting services for communities…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…to stewardship and journey of continuous improvement. The publication includes information on ABC’s research programs, California Almond Sustainability Program and progress made across key areas such as water efficiency, coproduct…
CDFA Announces Funding for Dairy Digester Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The program, which is funded through California Climate Investment…
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
…order. It also serves the almond industry in other major areas, including production research, generic advertising and public relations, and accumulation, compilation and dissemination of statistical information. The Almond Board…
Report Outlines BayerAG-Monsanto Merger Impact
A research document released by Farmers and Families First shows the proposed BayerAG-Monsanto merger would reduce competition and increase cost for farmers. The white paper says the deal would create…
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…McKee will also be discussing which varieties are best suited for production in California, based on their research trials. There are currently about 30,000 coffee trees planted on approximately 30…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…that will give growers a firm grasp of conditions in specific areas within their fields. You can read more about this research in the December 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
Coalition Wants Injunction Against CA Glyphosate-Label Requirement
…regulated by the federal government to ensure consumer safety. The Prop 65 mandate was based on flawed research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which declared glyphosate as…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…in wildlife damage management very seriously. The final environmental assessment, FONSI and EUP are the result of years of collaborative research by WS and multiple private, state, federal and international…
Thomas Fire Scorches Avocado Acreage
…the total that has been affected by the fire. “We know we’ve lost at least several hundred acres of avocados, probably more,” said Research Program Director for the California Avocado…
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
…significant priorities in research pursuits. Waycott also explained that much of the work that has been done on behalf of growers is thanks in large part to the increased assessment….
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
…a little planning, research and compromise. Trees will no doubt be more expensive than last year. There will be fewer to choose from. And, if you wait to late, you…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…while also helping to improve water and nutrient use efficiency. Following extensive research and associated field trials through a joint effort with various agronomists, Yara has also put together a…