…rain than snow. Record warm temperatures created an early and below-average runoff that was in large part absorbed by parched soil before ever reaching the State’s reservoirs. The water content…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…the seeds shatter easily and can stay in the soil for many years. Though levels of infestations are still low, current rice herbicides are ineffective at controlling the weed. Red…
Two New Berries for You
…of Agriculture (USDA) botanist Frederick Coville discovered that blueberry bushes require moist, acidic soil to thrive. In 1916, exactly a century ago, the first commercially cultivated crop of highbush blueberries…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…program in organic agriculture. Another award of $1.9 million will go to the Regents of the University of California to conduct a multi-regional analysis on soil health and food safety…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…soils have measurable amounts of bacteria with antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes found in soils where manure was deposited by animals can provide valuable information about what is…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…the range populations are actually increasing. Removing animals from the range means that the animals left behind are not affected by density-dependent population processes. so the problems such as a…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…and ultimately tree death. Olive Knot Olive Knot Greenhouse Olive production has evolved into high density cultivation and mechanization of pruning and harvesting practices. Although these operations are highly efficient,…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…artists and crew enjoy HOMEGROWN Catering with the same family farm standards. The HOMEGROWN Village: ==================================== Concertgoers experience the culture of agriculture with hands-on activities about soil, water, food and…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…in cultivating cover crops that benefit bees and soil health? PAm will provide the seed for you to plant. We provide seed mixes that have a low-moisture requirement appropriate for…
Atrazine Important for Conservation Farming
A recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency was highly critical of the herbicide atrazine, which helps reduce soil erosion and runoff problems, which keeps soil healthy and water clean….
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…SBIR program has awarded more than 2,000 research and development grants to American-owned, independently operated, for-profit businesses with 500 employees or fewer. Research areas funded include Air, Soil and Water;…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…
Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
…agricultural resource for livestock production. Rangelands also provide numerous ecosystem benefits such as protection of water and soil quality, nutrient cycling and serve as habitat for a variety of wildlife….
High Density Almond Trial Showing Promise
A few trials around the state are looking at high density almond plantings by using a dwarfing rootstock. Mapes Ranch and Lyons Investments is operating one of those projects just…