John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Education U.S. West, Fruit, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,
Stopping the rot: the fight to save fresh food
An American firm has developed an organic coating that extends the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables. Might it save the world?
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Agriculture US, Education U.S. West, Poultry, Conservation/Tillage, Water, USDA, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
Agribusiness Industry Focus: Both Sides Of The Coin
COVID-19 caused disruptions to the agribusiness and food processing supply chain, but these locations have what it takes to bring goods from farm to market.
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10/19/2020 SOURCE: ca.finance.yahoo.com
(Bloomberg) -- As California’s wildfires spread across more than 4 million acres in the state, cattle ranchers have been among the most vulnerable parts of the agriculture industry.The fires have ripped through national forests used for grazing, killing cattle and destroying parts of the 38 million acres
California Wildfires Bring On ‘Catastrophic’ Year for Ranchers
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Weeds, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, Research, Ag North America,
Studies explore the role of cover crops in suppressing glyphosate-resistant horseweed
Horseweed is considered one of the most troublesome weeds in the United States and Canada - able to produce devastating losses in both corn and soybean yields when left uncontrolled. Two recent studies - one published by the journal Weed Science and the other by the journal Weed Technology - provide insights on the role cover crops might play in controlling horseweed and reducing the need for herbicides.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Organic, Education U.S. West, Beekeeping, Pest Control, Pollinators,
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09/07/2020 SOURCE: www.news.ucsb.edu
Strategy for sustainable aquaculture supports the world’s fastest growing food sector
A Framework for the Future
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Education U.S. West, Conservation/Tillage, Economics,
Study seeks to increase adoption of soil conservation practices
Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate three or more crops and to graze livestock on cropland, according to a survey of producers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska.
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09/03/2020 SOURCE: kticradio.com
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A leading organization for ranking America’s best colleges and universities has named the Kansas State University College of Agriculture in the top 10 of the United States’ best 140 agricultural schools. Niche.com released its rankings in late August, taking into account volumes of data provided through the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation [...]
K-State College of Agriculture Remains on U.S. Top 10 list
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08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.hortidaily.com
Construction of the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) new Agricultural Research Technology Center in Salinas, California, kicked off today with a virtual and live groundbreaking…
US (CA): USDA breaks ground on new agricultural research technology center
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08/26/2020 SOURCE: abc30.com
Accumulating livestock carcasses that caused a crippling disaster in Fresno County was unanimously ratified Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors.
Emergency order in effect for Fresno County, but now some farmers face new issue
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