…support research and extension activities that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems….
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…to meet the demands of world population projected to pass 9 billion by 2050,” said Vilsack. “Funding in research to respond to these challenges should be considered as an investment…
National Cotton Council Statement on Cottonseed Designation
…increasing. To help address the current economic climate, we will continue working with Congress and USDA to find ways to help address the significant challenges facing the U.S. cotton industry.”…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…to meet food challenges. As a creator and producer of plant and cereal varieties, the Group markets seeds and cereal products intended for farmers, growers, home gardeners and for agri-food…
Evolution of Plant Breeding at ASTA Conference
…in Anaheim. Hear more about the challenges the breeding industry faces in LaVigne’s entire interview. More About ASTA: From the ASTA website: Founded in 1883, the American Seed Trade Association…
Marketing a Priority for PMA
…member value offerings about obstacles and opportunities in those areas. – Opportunities and challenges for protected/vertical agriculture technologies in produce and floral production. Here, several board directors with expertise in…
Simple Procedure Aids Theft Investigations
Producers can do a simple procedure to help law enforcement if they ever experience shipping thefts like fictitious pickups. Procedure Aids Theft Investigations Thieves are hacking online information to steal…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…technology challenges and have the greatest impact on the market. The entire watch list is available at: https://i3connect.com/gct100/watch According to the Cleantech Group website, “The Ones to Watch list seeks…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…covered by the program can be obtained at the NRCS Service Centers. California is home to some of the biggest air quality challenges in the nation with much of the…
Four Californians Selected to Air Quality Task Force
…said Vilsack. “Bringing together a variety of perspectives and scientific insights to this task force will help reach solutions to resolve air quality challenges.” The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force…
Agri View: Cheese Flavors
…shipping costs. Cheese is valued for its portability, long life, and high content of fat, protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Cheese is more compact and has a longer shelf life than…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Its members explore their interests and develop their own unique skills and talents through FFA activities, career development events and competitions. By helping to prepare the…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…Obama Administration’s and Secretary Vilsack’s place-based initiatives, Promise Zones and StrikeForce, to address rural areas facing significant economic challenges. These initiatives and the emphasis on Community Economic Development (CED) are…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…application. See the Amber Waves feature, U.S. Agricultural Productivity Growth: The Past, Challenges, and the Future for more information. ERS’ productivity accounts provide estimates of productivity growth for the aggregate…