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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Research”

satellites

Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre

Dan February 21, 2019 Research, Technology, Water

Satellites can tell a grower how much water to use on their crop. National Aeronautical and Space Administration satellites continuously monitor several aspects of our planet. “We have 19 satellites orbiting …

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crop irrigationJim BridenstineNASAwater research
state

State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology

Dan January 30, 2019 Industry News Release, Research

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss innovations in plant and animal breeding, including gene editing technology, at its upcoming meeting on February 5, 2019. The meeting …

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animal breedingCDFAgene editingplant breeding
ars

ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest

Dan January 29, 2019 Industry News Release, Pollinators, Research

Research by scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Maryland released today sheds new light — and reverses decades of scientific dogma — regarding a honey bee pest …

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microscopy honey bee researchUSDA/ARSVarroa mites
study

Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least

Dan January 21, 2019 Genetically Modified, Research

A new study published by the science journal, Nature Human Behavior found that those who know the least about GMO’s oppose it the most.  According the the article, most scientists …

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genetically modifiedGMO foodsGMO study
weed

Weed Identification Tools and Tips

Dan January 18, 2019 Environment, Research

Identifying what type of weeds are showing up on a farming operation is the most important step in formulating a management strategy.  When a new type of weed begins to …

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Lynn SosnoskieUCANRweed identificationweeds
weedy

Concerning Year for Weedy Rice With Discovery of New Biotype

Dan January 10, 2019 Grain, Research

The last year seemed to be a concerning one in terms of weedy rice issues in California.  While the year ultimately ended with overall low occurrences of the weed species, …

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California Riceweedy riceWhitney Brim-DeForest
sterile

Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected

Dan January 7, 2019 Nuts & Grapes, Research

It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards to …

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Houston Wilsonnavel orangeworm (NOW)sterile moths
biosolarization

Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?

Dan January 4, 2019 Pest Update, Research

Research is looking at using a combination of byproducts and the sun as a replacement for chemical fumigants. UC Davis is testing an idea that would give producers another tool against …

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agricultural wastebiosolarizationpest managementsoil
alfalfa

Salinity Yield Trials in Alfalfa Show Interesting Results

Dan January 3, 2019 Research, Water

After multiple years of production trials, researchers with the University of California Cooperative Extension have found that alfalfa can still be produced effectively using irrigation water with high salinity.  The …

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alfalfaDan Putnamsalinity irrigation
management

Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial

Dan January 2, 2019 Nuts & Grapes, Research

Further research proved that some of the sterile moths in the pilot navel orangeworm project were successful. Tests evaluating the trial that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio and almond orchards …

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California almondsCalifornia PistachiosHouston WilsonNavel orangeworm
identifying

Identifying Source of Sickness is Hardest Step

Dan December 28, 2018 Environment, Research

Identifying what food caused an illness is a difficult task. Investigators rely on people’s memory when they start tracing back illnesses from contaminated food. “The process of trying to determine what …

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Dr. Bob Whitakerfood researchPMA
acp

Overcoming the Challenges in the California Citrus Industry

Dan December 27, 2018 Citrus, Research

There are more than 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres of citrus throughout the state.  Although the overall California industry is valued at approximately $3.4 billion, that success does not come …

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Bruce BabcockCalifornia citruscitrusHLB
genome

Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite

Dan December 19, 2018 Environment, Industry News Release, Pollinators, Research

Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle’s genome by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major …

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genomehoney bee parasitesmall hive beetleUSDA/ARS
usda

Still Time to Submit Written Comments to USDA About Future Priorities

Dan November 22, 2018 Education, Research

The in-person listening sessions may be over, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will still be accepting written comments for about another …

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agriculture educationagriculture researchpest managementUSDA/NIFA
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