…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,…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…or distributors, growers, processors or other production system or end-product supply chain participants. The Potato Breeding Research program also encourages projects to develop content and programs to share through the…
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…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…ability to serve consumers in foreign markets. We’re excited to work with Gov. Perdue on these challenges and opportunities in the days ahead.” From the National Corn Grower’s Association: National…
Almond Board: Navel Orangeworm Predictor
Navel Orangeworm, or NOW, is a big problem for almond growers. AgNet West caught up with UCCE Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor for the Sacramento Valley, Emily Simms, at the…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
…Bureau President Zippy Duvall, American Soybean Association President Ron Moore, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance CEO Randy Krotz, National Pork Producers Council President John Weber, and National Association of Farm…
China Halts Ethanol Shipments
…further details. If the tariff moves forward, U.S. ethanol shipments to China would stall due to a lack of profit margins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
…“some time” to absorb all the information Vilsack’s team has prepared. President-elect Trump has yet to name his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
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…