Could it be the answer to drought conditions? Several California programs are among nine research projects with new funding to look into desalination and water purification. Sabrina Hill has more….
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…the Salton Sea. Autonomous Low Energy Consumption Cyclic Desalination Systems; University of California Los Angeles, $150,000 – University of California, Los Angeles has proposed a new technology concept of cyclic…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
Sabrina Hill has today’s California agriculture headlines, which include pistachio growers attending a field day on Gill’s Mealybug, a new record for California table grapes, and California honey production. Click…
Citrus Roundtable Planned
Those in the citrus industry are invited to a citrus roundtable. It will focus on pest management issues. The roundtable is scheduled for Thursday September 12, from 10 to 3…
Wine Month Celebrations This Weekend
September is California Wine Month, and if you don’t already have plans for labor day weekend, you may want to check out one of the several wine events happening around…
California Agriculture Headlines
…members of the California Citrus Research Board were in Florida this week to talk with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation in Florida about ways they could coordinate in the…
National Agriculture Headlines for the Week
…Another major agriculture headline, the drought continues to cause problems in states around the nation. Here in California, the dry weather has us dead last in the nation when it…
Best Management Practices For Almond Industry and Bees
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis has additional tips for growers when it comes to bee health. Hear his comments below. See the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis discusses the importance of bee health and has tips for growers. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Citrus Industry E-news: Psyllid Control; Fast Track Deadline
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes a report from Citrus Expo on psyllid control for young trees and details on upcoming Fast Track program…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…U.S. Drought Monitor shows California is in a severe to extreme drought. No California growing region has been spared the drought’s effects. On the west side of the San Joaquin…
New Communications Manager for Western Growers
…its members. Janas comes to California from Arizona, where he served as Vice President of Public Affairs and Communication at the Arizona Charter Schools Association. For more information, click here….
Citrus Expo E-news: Short-Term HLB Efforts; More Videos and Photos
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes a report from the show on short-term HLB efforts as well as new videos and photos from the event. Want to…
AgNeTVideo: Florida State FFA President Megan Stein at Citrus Expo
Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…