…a variety of reasons and those are just one match away from a catastrophe,” Daley noted. Research conducted by the University of California shows that grazing is an effective means…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Mites can be a frustrating issue for almond growers. Research over the last several years has identified a shift in what producers need to do in order to manage the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-31-21
…in ag research vital for future success, and get a comparative look at current sampling in the leafy green industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research” report shows that public spending has been relatively…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
…Medical Center demonstrates that safety measures such as masking and physical barriers helped significantly reduce infections. The study of meat facilities showed that 62 percent were able to reduce the…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
Recent research may have discovered the key to delivering an RNA-based fungicide successfully to detrimental fungi. A few years ago, scientists found that designed RNAs could silence the mechanism in…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…improve regional food processing infrastructure, particularly with small- and medium-sized operations within the distribution sector. Some of the supporters of the legislation include California Certified Organic Farmers and the Center…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…eventually to people. To combat these claims, AAA shares research from scientists who have studied the pandemic and concluded that animal agriculture is not responsible. Solis said they also try…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Center for Rural Strategies as a Research and Program Associate. “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber of Eyang, Jeremy and Edyael join our team,” said Vilsack. “Their…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
…are encouraged to visit the CSP webpage or contact their local USDA service center. Listen to the radio report below. Renewal Applications for CSP Being Accepted Through March 31 About the Author Brian…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungus Could Both Positively and Negatively Impact Tomato Genotypes
…of the Making Sense of Biologicals series, Purdue University Associate Professor of Horticulture and research lead Lori Hoagland discussed both the very positive and negative results of the study. For…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
Researchers have determined that cattle that consume a particular type of seaweed feed can have their emission levels reduced. Associate Dean and Professor in the Animal Science Department at UC…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
Walnut breeders are bullish about their most recent variety release but it isn’t changing their research focus. UC Davis’s Walnut Improvement Program released UC Wolfskill earlier this year. The variety matures…