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$1.5M to Specialty Crop Research
California Ag Today
The University of California, Riverside has received $1.5 million in grants from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to lead three pioneering projects aimed at transforming California’s specialty crop sector.
Biochar Filter Research and Stabenow on SNAP Error Rate
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are testing potential low-cost technology to make reclaimed water safer for agricultural use, and Senator Debbie Stabenow is not happy about the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Beewhere Program Helps Protect Bees from Damaging Crop Protection Products
California Tree Nut Report
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Vilsack Applauds ASF Efforts and AFBF on Reconciliation Myth
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack applauds African Swine Fever efforts, and American Farm Bureau Federation tries to dispel myth about reconciliation bill containing methane tax on agriculture.
Urban & Space Crop Studies and 70% of Cherry Purchases Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
university of California researchers develop tomato plant that could benefit indoor urban farming and long-duration space flights, and a new study finds over 70% of single bag cherry purchases are made on impulse.
Ag & Climate Change Survey and NPC Unhappy with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows people believe agriculture part of solution not problem when it comes to climate change, and National Potato Council expresses disappointment in Mexico's delay of decision on import of U.S. Fresh Potatoes
CFAP2 Opens for Farmers and Drought in Western States
The Agribusiness Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opens for applications for Round 2, and Drought expected to complicate growing season in Western States.
Food Waste to Fertilizer
California Ag Today
Researchers at UC Riverside have discovered that certain types of fermented food waste can be used as a fertilizer.
Bee Health - Part 1
California Ag Today
Researchers at UC Riverside are leading a new effort to stop and reverse a worldwide decline in honeybees.
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
UC Riverside Wins Grant to Bring Artificial Intelligence to the Colorado River Basin
California Ag Today
The University of California, Riverside recently won a $10 million grant to develop artificial intelligence to improve stability throughout the western U.S.
N.Y. AG Sues Major Egg Producer and Hazel AC for Apple Storage
The Agribusiness Update
New York Attorney General sues Hillandale Farms for gouging egg prices during pandemic, and Hazel Tech launches new Hazel AC, for Controlled Atmosphere, to help air quality in apple cold storage.
Forest Management Study and USDA's Organic Certification
The Agribusiness Update
New research looks at how forest-management practices improve downstream water availability, and USDA's Farm Service Agency now accepting applications for funds that help with cost of organic certification.
Paper Potato Bags and #Benefitsofbeef Campaign
The Agribusiness Update
Atlanta company offers new line of paper potato bags, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association launches #Benefitsofbeef campaign.
Paper Potato Bags and #Benefitsofbeef Campaign
The Agribusiness Update
Atlanta company offers new line of paper potato bags, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association launches #Benefitsofbeef campaign.