The European Court of Justice ruled that member state governments cannot ban the cultivation of genetically engineered crops in the absence of scientific evidence that they are a human health…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…of the tree itself, by paying close attention to soil moisture levels and being timely during the shaking process. Postharvest irrigation should begin as soon as possible to help combat…
Celebrating National Peanut Day
…family as peas and beans. No matter what, they are well loved as a healthy snack, in baked goods, and by the bagful at the ball park. Aside from all…
Study: Organic Farming Reduces Carbon Emissions
…soils and can be part of the solution in the fight on global warming. The project was directed by The National Soil Project at Northeastern University in collaboration with the…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…irrigate more than anticipated to keep the canopy healthy enough to combat dehydration. The amount of rainfall seen over winter helped with vine health, but the late rains in spring…
Funding to Recruit and Educate a More Diverse Agricultural Workforce
…of approximately 20 percent underrepresented students. Oregon State University offers scholarships to undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in agriculture, natural resources, food science, or human health, and nutrition. They have…
Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Improvements
…and physical health, workforce training and veterans’ employment, agricultural research, regulatory reform, improved access to capital, and increased local control of decision-making. Four working groups have been established to gather…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
…out radially throughout the root-zone, it’s going to be a little drier, but you’re also going to go into a more optimal soil moisture level,” Phene said. Subsurface drip irrigation…
Vietnam Reopens Market to U.S. DDGS Exports
…our trade relations with an important Asia-Pacific partner,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. Following the suspension, representatives from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) engaged in technical discussions with Vietnam’s…
Reasons to Plant in the Fall
…time to establish before soil temperatures drop to 40 degrees. Watering will be much easier, too. Cooler temperatures and fall rains ease the task of keeping new plantings watered. Potted…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…or integrated projects in the AFRI Farm Bill priority areas of plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health;…
Apply for Grants Offered Through Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting applications for two different grant opportunities being offered as part of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). Farmers interested in…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…and assist in research and education programs in tree crop production, sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, soil and water sciences, and other disciplines. The intern is also awarded the opportunity…
Exotic Fruits to Try and Why
…of the world are too fragile to survive a trip to America, some exotic fruits do make it to our grocery stores and specialty health food shops. Some varieties of…