…ability to control both pests and disease could serve as an example for future research paths. “If you look at the solutions that the biocontrol industry has developed – and…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…was also encouraged by the funding allocations for important agricultural programs. Specifically, increased investments in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and Conservation Technical Assistance. “In the days ahead,…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
Mild winters in recent years have been creating some dormancy issues in orchards that become apparent later in the season. Researchers have been evaluating different options that might assist walnut…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…is providing $175.6 million to 67 organizations through MAP initial fiscal year 2023 funding. Funds will be used to support marketing and promotion activities, technical assistance, and market research. Groups…
VofV: Eurofins U.S. Chief Science Officer Joelle Mosso on Why Testing Can’t Solve Food Safety Problems
…safety – or anything with science and research – is that we are always understanding and finding new information, and some of it sometimes invalidates something we were completely sure…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…by each of the agencies. The MOA is aimed at aligning interests and research tracks, to improve the overall quality of services that are offered. “This agreement will not only…
Ag Research Hearing at Senate Ag Committee
…research, the power behind modern, high-tech agriculture. But USDA research chief Chavonda Jacobs-Young said funding for research is on the decline. “Federal investments in agricultural research have declined by a…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-08-22
…commercial HLB detection response guide that is now available and Senat Ag take up the research title of the Farm Bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Update: Industry Challenges Offer ‘Opportunity to Grow and to Innovate’
…taking place on several fronts to ensure that industry challenges are being met with support and research. Many of the sessions at this year’s conference were offered as a resource…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…which shows severe symptoms of scab. USDA/ARS Photo by Keith Weller. A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…Vilsack says, “The virtual center will connect existing resources, including people and programs, to leverage expertise and increase coordination and cooperation.” USDA is enhancing its research focus on precision nutrition…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
…of the early-stage research and development will likely continue to take place in California. But Duflock said that once companies move into testing and production, they are likely to undertake…
‘Shop Cotton’ Puts Cotton in Holiday Spotlight
…those funds for research and development, and promotion of cotton. Cotton Incorporated itself does not make anything or sell anything, but it does lead consumers to cotton products through the…