…peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on U.S. forests and rangelands. This report will help the Forest Service better manage forests and grasslands impacted by climate change. “Our…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…California, eligible farmers may receive an incentive of $10.52/acre for up to three years to adopt harvesters that have been certified through peer-review research to reduce particulate matter (PM) associated…
Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…promotes USDA research efforts and identifies cost-effective ways the agriculture industry can improve air quality. It also helps better coordinate activities and resources among USDA agencies and other federal partners…
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…open access to public data is likely to transform scientific research and business innovation,” said Dr. Daron G. Green, the Deputy Managing Director of Microsoft Research. “Microsoft’s partnership with the…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…concern about such food among politicians, activists and consumers, especially in Europe. Several factors are involved. In the late 1980s – early 1990s, the results of decades of molecular research…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…years following the Dust Bowl and around World War II, when 40 percent of federal research and development expenditures went towards agricultural research. Today, with just 2 percent of federal…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
…pest control advisers also heard the latest about bushy-top syndrome, ipm management strategies, chill accumulation research and some interesting results from new pistachio cultivars. Cooperative Extension Advisor Craig Kallsen showed…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…the public and private sectors in fostering U.S. agricultural productivity growth through research, education, infrastructure, and technological advances. Research on global agricultural productivity focuses on quantifying comparable productivity growth measures…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
…agricultural technology companies will present to the group of academic and business representatives, and Fresno State faculty and staff will introduce research projects and innovations in irrigation and water management….
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…The RFA analysis can be found here. Read U.S. Ethanol Exports Slide in November; 2015 Confirmed as a Record Year for U.S. DDGS Exports by Ann Lewis, RFA Research Analyst…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…
UC Online Tool Delivers In-Field Information
…at a recent chlorpyrifos meeting. Delivers In-Field Information Attendees using tool A meeting at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Education Center addressed integrated pest management in almonds, with a focus…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
…receive an incentive of $10.52/acre for up to three years to adopt harvesters that have been certified through peer-review research to reduce particulate matter (PM) associated with harvest by at…
Feed a Bee
…bee research. Feed a Bee collaborations will use this research to guide plantings of the best bee-attractant habitats. The research will also be used to provide consumer tips on planting…