Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay The USDA has announced a $100 million funding opportunity for research into preventing highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, with applications due May 19….
USDA Seeks Nominations for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…Since 1966, Congress has authorized industry-funded research and promotion boards to help agricultural industries expand markets and conduct research. The AMS currently oversees 22 such boards, ensuring financial accountability and…
HPAI Poultry Vaccination Needs Research and Consultation
…Needs Research and Consultation Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-21-25
…Citrus imports from Mexico and Morocco are significant. Lorrie Boyer and Nick Pagani discuss McDonald’s $671,000 investment in the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) for “SMART broiler” technology….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…and Nick discuss the Smoke Exposure Research Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by US Senators Alex Padilla and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Mike Thompson and Doug LaMalfa. The bill aims…
Mushroom Council Elected New Officers
…markets through research, marketing, and promotions and manages an annual budget. Mushroom Council Elected New Officers Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
UC Davis Launches Website and Video Series Titled “From Labs to Lives”
The University of California, Davis, has launched a website and video series titled “From Labs to Lives” to showcase federally funded research and its public benefits, highlighting potential consequences of…
Study Reveals Walnuts Can Enhance Cognitive Performance
…research involved 32 participants aged 18-30, who underwent cognitive tests and brain activity monitoring post-consumption. The benefits are attributed to the’ nutrient profile, including omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and plant…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…risk factors associated with diabetes. Elena Hemler, Associate Director of Research for the Almond Board of California, emphasized the significance of this research, noting that almonds contain a unique package…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Expansion and Diversification
…Washington Carver, who was director of agricultural research at Tuskegee Institute at the time, pioneered finding new uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans, and thus helped diversify Southern agriculture….
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…the field or in a classroom, providing growers with hands-on education and insights into grower-funded research,” Hillman explained. This year’s workshops will emphasize windrow sampling, which helps growers assess the…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…interpret soil and tissue tests, ensuring that farmers apply the right nutrients at the right time for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. For more information on nutrient management and research, Isaak…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…