cooperative extension

USDA invests $33 million to support research, Extension and education projects

The USDA announced an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-grant Universities. This investment, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Foo... more »

Purdue says farmer sentiment improves over interest rates

Farmer sentiment improved in April as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased. The measurement rose six points to a reading of 123. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices were... more »

Yolo County walnut growers give $100,000 per year for research

Citrona Farms has established the Daniel & Sarah Hrdy Fund for UC Cooperative Extension Research, providing as much as $100,000 each year in seed funding for early stage research projects. more »