…Challenges By Ben Potter AgWeb.com Innovation Editor At the National Cotton Council’s 78th annual meeting, economists told delegates that ample global stocks, low cotton prices and other uncertainties around global…
CA Students Honored
…demonstrate creativity, innovation, and leadership to address difficult environmental challenges. Eleven year old Joshua Cigoianu, of Manhattan Beach, Calif., will receive the 2015 President’s Environmental Youth Award for his water…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…able to rely on sound scientific approaches to increase production and ensure continued food security in the face of the many challenges, including pests, that climate change presents,” said NIFA…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…Medium(link is external) . Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. To learn more…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
Local governments and consumer and environmental groups charge Met with evading environmental review in attempt to push through Delta tunnels project. Food & Water Watch, the Planning and Conservation…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
NFU President Encourages House Ag Subcommittee to Consider Challenges Facing Family Farmers and Ranchers The lagging farm economy was a top focus for the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm…
Agri View: School Lunch Program
…Compliance 6 Cents Rule The Challenges of Unpaid Meals: Proven Strategies from Our Nation’s Schools Nutrition Standards in School Meals National School Lunch Program (NSLP) The National School Lunch Program…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…her experience in agricultural matters with organic farmers, Commander Everest discussed growing methods and other challenges based on her own experience and expertise―valuable information when beginning an organic farming operation….
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…funding to 12 universities to protect air quality from the current and future challenges associated with the impacts of climate change. University of California, Davis and University of California, Irvine…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…facing disease challenges, to minimize losses in growth rates and production efficiency. Science funded by AFRI is vital to meeting food, fiber, and fuel demands as the world’s population races…
Aquaculture Research
…Research program focuses on projects that directly address major challenges to the U.S. aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…fiscal year 2015, NIFA received 137 applications and made 49 awards. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…expected to increase in the coming years. While many returning troops have plans and objectives upon their return home, many others have challenges finding new jobs, identifying health care resources,…
2016 Award Winners for Agriculture, Technology
…company has brought private sector business intelligence analytics to the public safety industry, epitomizing the virtues of what it takes to confront the challenges of “Big Data” within the 911…