…to growers,” he said. “Based on the California Department of Pesticide Regulation data for agrochemical applications to almonds, there has been increasing use of organosilicone adjuvants during crop blooming periods,…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…of California, Riverside, California, $5,112,000 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, $2,476,099 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Athens, Georgia, $1,821,197 Funded projects include Clemson University researchers using naturally HLB-resistant citrus trees…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…and agricultural industry careers to all their students, including Hispanic students.” California State University, Chico While research and extension activities may be included in a funded HSI Education project, the…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our members and their workers provide half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
…recent Almond Conference. Simms explains a predictive model for NOW that she is working on. Listen to the report here: From the Almond Board of California: The navel orangeworm (NOW)…
State Water Project Allocation Increased
…William Croyle. “Californians’ in some areas still depend on bottled drinking water, some reservoirs remain low and groundwater basins are still in decline and have yet to recover. We know…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar Walnut with Apple Gorgonzola
…Walnuts 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 T Butter Pink Lady Apples Fried Sage Gorgonzola To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For…
California Avocados See Good 2016
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is forecasting excellent quality and demand for 2017. 2016 saw some near-record numbers for California avocados. The CAC reported that last year’s harvest was above…
Test Uses Novel Antibodies to Detect Shiga Toxins
…(WRRC) in Albany, California, the new test relies on ARS-patented antibodies. Most people have heard of E. coli O157:H7, which is often the cause of publicized foodborne outbreaks. However, many…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…it ensures that everyone competes on a level field and plays by the same rules.” Based on multiple recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board and a robust record of…
Almond Matters: Weed Control with Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, the heavy rains can create a challenge for growers when managing winter weeds. There are a couple of scenarios…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…the most exciting and fulfilling parts of my scientific career has been working with the California citrus growers and the California Citrus Research Board. The forward thinking and innovation of…
Rains Don’t Damper Citrus Harvest
…is looking good for the industry. Heavy rains poured through the main citrus-growing areas of California in early January. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) Vice President Bob Blakely said the storms…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…human health. The organization also pointed out that livestock industry-driven animal care and handling standards, such as ones included in the National Pork Board’s Pork Quality Assurance Plus program, already…