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Salt tolerant alfalfa
Idaho Ag Today
Increasing demand for surface water r and recycled water for irrigation has led to H2O, with high salt concentrations being used for crops.
$59 million U of I grant
Idaho Ag Today
The future status of a $59 million grant University of Idaho received to help Idaho farmers implement “climate-smart” practices is uncertain.
Litchi and nematodes
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a specific plant into potatoes in an effort to develop spuds that are resistant to harmful nematodes.
CRISPR Genomic Alteration Leads to Warm Weather Cattle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Genome-edited beef cattle boast short-hair or “slick” coat seen in some conventionally bred cattle
Drought and Hay Prices and Aging Water Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
Parched grazing pastures push up prices for hay, and Farm Groups urge Congress to include aging water systems into next infrastructure legislation.
Drought Tolerant Crops and USTR on Canada & USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers identify genes that protect plants from drying out, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai challenges Canada's dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCA.
Quality Differentiators for Commodity Crops
Farm of the Future
As our knowledge in feed and food science advances, we realize not even commodity crops all have the same nutritive value.
Chad and Dungeness
Good friend Chad Hood talks about his early days working up in Juneau, Alaska.
Potato Variety Management Institute Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Variety Management Institute is always looking to develop the next great variety!
Potato Variety Management Institute Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Variety Management Institute is always looking to develop the next great variety!
Angus Offers New Beef Cattle Genomics Test
Land & Livestock Report
The American Angus Association and GeneSeek recently announced a new DNA test for Angus breeders.
Beef Day On The Hill & Heat Tolerant Grain
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Today's the day to enjoy a tri-tip sandwich on the hill, and WSU researchers working to develop wheat varieties that are better at tolerating the high temperatures.
Raw Milk Scare & Ag Related Bills
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA inspection finds e. coli in raw cream sample, and ag related bills work their way through legislative gauntlet.
Organic Seed Workshop & Helping Property Owners Obtain Mitigation Water
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Learning how to access, grow, and improve crop seeds, and help for property owners dealing with the new Dungeness water management rule.
Center For Global Animal Health & Ensuring Future Water Supplies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New veterinary program facility will allow WSU to further investigate globally emerging diseases, and DOE signs agreement with Dungeness irrigators.
Potatoes and Biotech
Line on Agriculture
A lot of people seem worried about genetically modified crops when there really is nothing to be concerned about.
Jobless Claims Fall & Crab Certification
Northwest Report
Jobless claims drop & Dungeness crab industry receives certification.
Help for Struggling Coastal Communities
Line on Agriculture
Oregon's Dungeness crab season is off to a blazing start, which is great news for struggling coastal communities.
Crabcakes & Wine
Vine to Wine
We have been eating a lot of Dungeness crab lately and I love crab cakes, especially when they're made with lots of crab and not a lot of breading. They're a pretty versatile food served as either an appetizer or an entrée.