…and pains in the days that follow. Fall Fitness-Part 2 Kansas State University Research and Extension Facebook Check out more of Cathy Isom’s features on “This Land of Ours” here….
California Perfect for Drought Research
Many would think that California is a leader in drought research but that isn’t the case. Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says until recently, drought hasn’t…
Fall Fitness Program
…what we should do before starting a new fitness program. Fall Fitness Kansas State University Research and Extension Facebook Check out more of Cathy Isom’s features on “This Land of…
Drought Tolerance Focus of Sorghum Project
A joint project is testing sorghum to see what genetics in a plant leads to drought tolerance. Drought Tolerance Focus of Sorghum Project The Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…previous research led by Toby O’Geen, a UC Cooperative Extension specialist with the UC Davis Department of Land, Air and Water Resources. Before designing the Web-based map, O’Geen and his…
National Co-op Month: A Reminder of the Cooperative Nature of Food and Agriculture
Cooperatives are at the very heart of agriculture. Cooperative systems emerge at all levels of production and extend through many facets, from harvesting to marketing. Co-ops can be complex operations…
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Programs Need to Start Earlier Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree…
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…Fire Department Prairie Loft Center Shelby Rising City Agriculture Education Department Shickley High School St. Edward Fire and Rescue Tabitha Inc. University of Nebraska Foundation University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
…Worth the Stress Experts say there was an increase of hull rot this year in almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Adviser David Doll says backing off of irrigation…
Tips for Keeping Hull Rot Low
…Low Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says higher moisture levels this season caused hull rot flare-ups. Doll says there are two practices growers can do next season…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. Today’s announcement is part of a USDA-wide effort supporting President…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…species like rhinos and elephants. And TPP cracks down on ozone-depleting substances as well as ship pollution of the oceans, all while promoting cooperative efforts to address energy efficiency. TPP…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…is able to survive water deprivation. Peggy Lemaux, cooperative extension specialist at UC Berkeley’s Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is heading the entire project. Co-investigators are Devin Coleman-Derr, Elizabeth…