…that notion for now. Despite all of the growth over the last few years, a research market firm that is part of the BPIA said there is a tremendous amount…
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
The new Wolfskill walnut variety appears to be garnering quite a bit of attention from California growers. Developed through more than 10 years of research at UC Davis, the new…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…released in conjunction with the California Almond Acreage Report, and Land IQ assessment. In 2018, ABC first commissioned Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm,…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-22-21
…industry, the Almond Board of California rolling out their Industry Roadshow, and how public investment in ag research fills the gaps left by the private sector. Tune in to the…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…but public funding is essential for more holistic research efforts. “It also benefits because it provides research on minor crops that do not offer a large enough potential market to…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) have been studying the potential value of cactus pear. The plant’s high tolerance for heat and low water use makes it more…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…wildfires; and to ensure Americans have access to healthy and nutritious food.” Research, education, and outreach programs from USDA would be bolstered by $4 billion under Biden’s proposed budget. Conservation…
New Resource for Science-Education Available from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a new online resource available aimed at providing additional science-education. The new AgLab tool from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is now available…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…to show the most promise for impacting GHG emission within the beef industry. A research team at Colorado State University, led by Assistant Professor Daniela Cusack, recently published its findings…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…critical work of bolstering grower viability through innovative marketing, industry affairs, production research and grower education.” Listen to the radio report. California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote About the…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…Hoagland details the research which showed how the bacteria-based endophytes showed the most impact on the plant’s immune health. “They acted in a way to boost the immune response in…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…donations will be used to support food safety research to be shared with government agencies and industry stakeholders. “We have been committed from the very beginning to the Center for…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…