…aisle, the harvest is the beginning of the transformative process of manufacturing. Officially, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service, food and beverage manufacturers “transform raw agricultural materials into products for…
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
…ideas, tips, research, product information and more. He came up with AgFuse when he realized that, compared to other professions, farmers work alone, separated from their peers, and a new…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
California’s dairy farmers have joined together with the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis–a joint venture with CDFA–to fund research through the California Dairy Research Foundation…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…These projects represent an ongoing effort to address food safety practices and minimize outbreaks of foodborne illness with proactive research. The 2015 SCBGP project abstracts are available at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Specialty_Crop_Competitiveness_Grants/pdfs/2015SCBGP_ProjectAbstracts.pdf For…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
Almonds are the next crop researchers will focus on to see if orchards can handle winter flooding that will help replenish underground aquifers. Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds UC…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. Today’s announcement is part of a USDA-wide effort supporting President…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…discriminatory requirement that certain governments impose on U.S. businesses that they place their data, servers, research facilities, and other necessities overseas in order to access those markets. TPP includes standards…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…in drought conditions, an increasing concern for agriculture as the effects of climate change are felt in California and globally. UC Berkeley researchers will partner with scientists at UC Agriculture…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Scam; HLB Research Update; Water Quality and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes news of a major citrus theft, an update on Citrus Research and Development Foundation efforts as well as reports on…
New Steamer Helping Fight HLB
The University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center’s new citrus tree steamer was on hand at last month’s 2015 Citrus Expo in Florida. Steaming technology is being tested as…
Flooded Vineyards Raised Some Eyebrows
The UC Davis project looking at recharging groundwater raised some eyebrows by flooding grape vineyards under a foot of water. Flooded Vineyards Raised Some Eyebrows Admittedly so, researchers say the…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. An additional $400,000 will help establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. “Today’s…
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
Agri View: More Study
Everett Griner talks about organic research lagging behind in today’s Agri View. More Study…