…plants can be divided at any time in the year. Each plant has an ideal season for division, so you should do your research to find the best time for…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
Although the concerns around the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak are front and center, there are other battles the agriculture industry are facing. Whether it’s unimpaired flow standards, SGMA, WOTUS, surface water,…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
…loam soil, and a backyard vineyard. They’re often mined minerals and have varying environmental impacts. Do some research on how they are mined before use. Azomite is a registered trademark…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…and scientific community will help to guide the approach to research so that it aligns with the applications and technologies to address the missions of the Agriculture Innovation Agenda for…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…will be inevitable so precaution is necessary. We recommend keeping the following in mind to reduce risk of spreading COVID-19: Maintain the Center for Disease Control Social Distancing recommendation of…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…can take a significant amount of time to just set up a research project, even before any data is collected. Allowing for a longer period of observation should enable more…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
…series sponsored by the Citrus Research Board. The next webinar in the UC Ag Experts Talk series will be held Wednesday, April 8 beginning at 3:00 p.m. UC Riverside Department…
Almond Update: Carbohydrate Dynamics Research in Upcoming Webinar
…years ago, ABC joined the efforts to support research into detailing carbohydrate energy and it impacts on yield. ABC Senior Manager of Agricultural Research Sebation Saa said the co-founder and…
COVID-19 Delays Events at the International Agri-Center®
…at the International Agri-Center® is related to COVID-19 response. As the pandemic has progressed, the International Agri-Center® has followed recommended government guidelines. All scheduled public and private events have been…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
…Coordinator for Agriculture, Resources, and the Environment with the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. “Those are just harvesting what you can reach from an eight-foot ladder and these…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
A recent study that was published by researchers from the University of California, Irvine among other institutions, found that California’s strict air quality regulations have provided benefits for the state’s…