…there are many more than that. University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center Professor Lukasz Stelinski details how mating disruption works and the multiple ways the products are applied….
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…(CFAP). Several industry groups have also raised concerns about the application deadline. A letter from House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research Chair Stacey E. Plaskett and the Democratic…
New Targets for Huanglongbing Treatments
…Riverside microbiology professor James Borneman. “They also show you which molecular pathways, if blocked, will kill the organism.” In this case, researchers created the first models of the bacterium associated…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…in the Woodcrest area of Riverside County. Confirmed by Citrus Research Board’s Jerry Dimitman Laboratory, this single adult psyllid is the first CLas-positive ACP found in a commercial citrus grove…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
As AgNet West reported last week, dust reduction research has led to incentive programs to replace equipment and continuing trials in off-ground harvesting. But what can growers do right now…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
Researchers at the University of California Davis have successfully produced a bull calf using the genome-editing technology CRISPR to enable him to sire more male offspring. The CRISPR calf named…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
…retain promising new scientists to agricultural research. AFRI will also continue to make Strengthening Grants available to researchers from small and mid-sized or minority-serving educational institutions. USDA-NIFA leaders are hopeful…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…low desert grown grass forage crops.” Two companies provided Bachie with funding to conduct the research. “We do research for industries, companies and growers as long as they provide funding…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…helped them survive through the summer by using their money to pay for rent and utilities and not worry about food.” The Outreach Center: “Since May, the USDA Farmers to…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…it with a drop of white glue to ensure quick recovery, as well as provide protection against cane borers. Prune to ensure the center of the bush is open for…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…of university personnel involved in research and extension. UCCE is asking for participation so that it can better serve the agricultural industry. “We felt it was important to do this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…