…goal of the research was to produce for the first time, reliable data on the drought’s impact in the San Joaquin Valley – the state’s farming heartland, said Provost Lynnette…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…5,000 plant species with integrated pest management. Ken and Deena Altman founded the Center for Applied Horticultural Research, a non-profit research and teaching center dedicated to advancing a sustainable horticulture…
Helping Plants Draw Moisture From Air
…the current root system can’t get to. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC Director of Education and Training Larry Simpson says research has recently discovered that the fungi also increases the plants ability…
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
…research showed a continued increase in organic production. Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo County Director Mary Bianchi says recent added support and continued research is part of the reason why….
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…on FOX. About California Strawberry Commission The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency located in Northern California charged with conducting research to support California’s strawberry industry. With an…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…by the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. In 2015, the state’s agricultural economy directly will lose about $1.84 billion and 10,100 jobs because of the drought, the report estimated,…
Peanut Allergy Research
Cathy Isom tells us about the scientific breakthrough on peanuts and why it could mean the popular snack could be consumed by even those who were once allergic. Peanut Allergies…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…discussion confirmed to the team that the U.S. beef industry, in cooperation with the U.S. government, research institutes, the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies take great precaution and…
Two Species of Borer in California
Researchers have proved that there are two different species of the polyphagous shot hole borer in Southern California, but the two types have similar characteristics. Two Species of Borer The…
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
…higher into the tree and the wounds can cause significant damage. New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging Lightle says research hasn’t proven that trees can heal themselves from cankers and…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…Atherosclerotic Research Center (L-MARC) by Harold Bays, MD, medical director and president of L-MARC. Visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com for more information about both studies, diabetic-friendly recipes and more. SOURCE California Raisin Marketing…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…must sign the nomination form FSA-669A. All nomination forms for the 2015 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug….
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
…Harry Scott Smith Scholarship fund. How to Help Research Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle has done extensive research on many natural defenses such as the parasitic wasp tamarixia on Asian…
New Technology for Americans with Disabilities
…Target center stands for Technologies and Accessible Resources Give Employment Today. For more information go to the USDA Target Center website. Check out some very informative USDA Target Center videos….