The American Journal of Transportation calls Russia a “grain superpower” as wheat exports from Russia surge. The Journal says grains are propelling Russia’s agriculture into a renaissance, charged by the…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…and implementation recommendations; Broadband and rural connectivity issues for farmers markets, small farms, and retailers; Pest and disease detection, research and grant funding; Port and transportation inspection issues and development;…
ACP Movement Shows History Repeating Itself
…in California. Daugherty said it is fairly clear that early on detection of the psyllid in the state was due to human transportation as it was found just off the…
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
…water lost from the transportation by the plant. It’s a mathematical estimate of the amount of water the plant loses in a day or an irrigation period,” Bianchi said. Finding…
Agri View: Farm-to-Market Roads
…and Ranch to Market Road indicate roadways that are part of the state’s system of secondary and connecting routes, built and maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation. Texas established…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
…improved access to and supply of affordable housing, transportation alternatives, open space and outdoor recreational opportunities, affordable healthy foods, living-wage jobs, social support, and economic and educational opportunities; • The…
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…Rocklin and a large swath of unincorporated Placer County. This action will prohibit the transportation of any backyard citrus fruit, trees, tree cuttings or root stock to anywhere else, inside…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…the economic ladder and out of poverty. The state SNAP E&T programs we discussed today are providing able-bodied SNAP recipients with greater opportunities through job and search training, transportation assistance,…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: Federal Aviation Administration The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small…
Psyllid Detection Locations Show Complacency
…finds are happening says a lot. “The detections that are occurring are still singular in scope, but they seem to be along transportation corridors,” Nelson said. “We also identified that…
China’s Zika Rules Raise Fears for U.S. Exporters
…to be hurt the most from any supply-chain disruptions. American exporters ship about 5.1 million containers, worth about $255 billion a year to China, according to the Agriculture Transportation Coalition….
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…UAS online training course. The Transportation Security Administration will conduct a security background check of all remote pilot applications prior to issuance of a certificate. The FAA has posted extensive…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…a largely construction and transportation focused auction last week and set a new site sales record in the process. On August 17, more than 1,350 equipment items were sold for…
The Western View: Hay Technology
…Exchange. While that site serves the same groups, hayfinders.com seemed much easier and simpler to use, with results posting on a map which makes it easier to figure out transportation….