…for producers looking to apply for incentive funds. “We’re very encouraged this year to hear that the Governor’s proposed budget is $363 million for the FARMER project, and that’s over…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…are certain unknowns,” said Sarah Light, UC Cooperative Extension Agronomy Advisor. “We conducted this pretty simple project to just demonstrate what certain herbicide drift symptoms would be on hemp plants….
Using AI to Better Understand Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Diseases
A three-year project supported by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board will look at methods to better understand grapevine leafroll and red blotch diseases. Chair of the PD/GWSS…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Funding for the new competitive grant program is being made possible by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Applications for the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-16-21
…solutions, AB 616 making its way through the legislative process and a research project that takes a closer look at the potential value of manure. Tune in to the show…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
Research sponsored by the California Dairy Research Foundation is taking a more focused look at dairy manure. The project, Characterization of Dairy Manure in California, is incorporating a variety of…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…Growers interested in participating in the project have until June 18 to apply. Those interested in learning more about the research project and how to participate can find additional information…
Research Looks at Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Effects on Wine Quality
One of the research projects being funded by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is taking a closer look at grapevine red blotch virus. The three-year project based…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
…out more at WGA.com. Voices of the Valley speaks with Amy Tomlinson, project development director at Concentric Power. Tomlinson speaks about her experience as the first female Blue Angel of…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…Agriculture and Innovation Production. Proposals are being accepted for planning and innovation projects on Grants.gov. Applicants will have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 30 to submit a proposal….
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
…your field, the study this will benefit started this year is looking at the interactive effect of these two pests to overall plant health and yield.” This particular research project…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…Committee. Those members serve as technical and scientific advisors to the project. Central California Environmental Justice Network is not a part of the committee. WAPA is suggesting growers contact their…
MSOB: Biocontrol Treatment Mitigates HLB Symptoms
…describes the success of their multi-year research project. Most biological control agents either compete with pathogens or produce something that will attack the pathogen itself. Hopkins noted that the benign…