…of the USDA Economic Research Service analysis, Household Food Security in the United States in 2015, which points to the lowest figures on record for food insecurity among children: “Today’s…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…of debate about how much water should be reserved for it and other protected fish. By increasing the two levels of plankton, the researchers and other cooperators have successfully increased…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. More information on the SBIR…
Transplanting System Saving Labor, Increasing Yields
…few years ago. The system was being researched and tested overseas for some time and Grabau said his company viewed it as a possible answer to a laborious transplanting process….
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…while conducting environmental research, were part of over $6 million awarded to 52 students across the nation. “Through EPA’s funding, the STAR fellows will pursue innovative research projects while attaining…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…extramural research builds on the longstanding relationship between BARD and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA’s intramural research agency, which have cooperated on research together since BARD’s inception in 1977….
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…Carolina accounted for 70 percent of U.S. production last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Economic Research Service Imports supply about a third of…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…Congress and federal agencies. Based in Washington, DC, NAWG is grower-governed and grower-funded, and works in areas as diverse as federal farm policy, trade, environmental regulation, agricultural research and sustainability….
Agri View: Drone Rules
…critical scientific research and save lives. “We are part of a new era in aviation, and the potential for unmanned aircraft will make it safer and easier to do certain…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…food and resource economics and the lead author on the study, emphasized researchers must further study the impact of nudges on school lunch selections. “While more research is needed to…
DOJ Seeks to Stop Deere from Purchasing Monsanto’s Precision Planting Division
…high-speed planting systems in 2014, after years of research and development. The complaint details how the intense head-to-head competition between Deere and Precision Planting since that time has directly benefitted…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…the ability of farmers to “plan ahead and make sharp business decisions in a challenging market.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA Economic Research Service…
Support for the Salton Sea
…and collaboration of scientific research efforts. “Our partnership at the Salton Sea will bring real benefits to this vital California resource and provide stability for surrounding communities,” said Deputy Secretary…
Delta Smelt Strategy Shows Promising Results
…boosting downstream food web resources for smelt. “This effort provides a good example of the application of scientific research to address complex management issues,” said Dr. Ted Sommer, lead scientist…