…excited to hear some good news, but we know there’s a long way to go in the research process.” The research project was led by UCR geneticist Hailing Jin, who…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…forward, the California Prune Board has outlined several priorities to focus on in the years ahead. Areas of emphasis include further nutrition and production research, as well as working towards…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…meet California’s aggressive methane reduction goals by 2030,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We are committed to collaborating with stakeholders, CARB, academic researchers and sister state…
Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood
Researchers have been working on a project to get a better understanding of a viticulture issue now known as Sudden Vine Collapse (SVC). Initially discovered in the Lodi area, the…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…propose cannot be proprietary, or require the use of exclusive products, materials, or equipment. Proposals much include peer-reviewed research which demonstrates the practice will be effective in improving soil health…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…of an independent Class Science Panel and the creation of a class of potential future plaintiffs. Bayer will be spending up to $1.25 billion for the panel to research whether…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $90 million in grant funding to nine projects, to support investment in research to improve sustainability in the agricultural industry. …
El-kereamy named director of UC Lindcove REC
…years as director of Lindcove REC, California’s premier citrus research center,” said Mark Lagrimini, UC ANR vice provost for research and extension. “We are excited to have Ashraf in place…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…are active. While the mixes are designed to meet the nutritional needs of honey bees, they also provide habitat and nutrition for other pollinators and beneficial insects. Research supported by…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Microbials Attack the Health of Pests
…can help protect a plant’s well-being by decreasing the health of pest populations. Listen to the episode with USDA-ARS Research Leader David Shapiro. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Ph.D. – Mississippi State University – Delta Research and Extension Center; Stoneville, MS David Graybill – Red Sunset Farm and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Mifflintown, PA Dennis Haugen – Dennis Haugen…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…for a community center. And the city said ok, they can have it. The rest of the country watches in disbelief as these 60’s style protestors carry signs and plant…