…held at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center. The demonstration featured the performance of a Spagnolo SG Spur Pruner as well as the VMech 2220 Vineyard Mechanization Trailer. …
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…the absence of chlorpyrifos will have on agriculture included addressing the regulatory timeline for new products to get to the market and increasing funding for research. A critical component for…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
…concerns to help guide the research work that will be conducted at the facility. The team at the new honeybee research facility will also be periodically presenting research findings in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-21-20
…guidelines for organic imports and the details on USDA’s new honeybee research facility at UC Davis. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
‘It’s a Process’ to Develop Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…long-term plans to ensure the California agriculture industry remains vibrant. The process for developing chlorpyrifos alternatives is going to require research and making the most efficient and effective use of…
After Almost Two Months, Romaine Advisory Finally Lifted
…the cancelation of the romaine advisory. The FDA and the Center for Disease Control added that the investigation is still ongoing. The agencies noted that the grower and fields identified…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…process to resolve disputes between countries in order to keep trade moving and reduce non-tariff barriers. The movement of seed globally for research, development and multiplication is critical for the…
Four-Year Project to Address Grape Leafroll Associated Virus
A research project is underway looking to answer questions related to grape leafroll associated virus and its vector vine mealybug. The ‘Refinement and Implementation of an Areawide Program for Vineyard…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
The first public roundtable discussion for the chlorpyrifos alternatives workgroup was held at the Mosqueda Community Center in Fresno, with a stated goal of presenting the preliminary recommendations to the…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…them a strong start to the year,4 research shows that bees fare even better with increased diversity of pollen sources. Working with bee research organization Project Apis m. and others, ABC…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…the second tranche in November. “Since the middle of 2018, the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China has been front and center in any discussion of the…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
…of winegrapes. Since 2001, the assessment has helped to fund more than $45 million in research and outreach projects on behalf of the winegrape industry. The 2019 research progress report details the…
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
…on This Land of Ours. In rock gardens, plants take center stage, so it’s important to choose wisely and carefully. So-called “rock garden plants” are not part of a botanical…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
…Processing Expo, research on seaweed in livestock feed to address emission levels, and a recent lawsuit challenging California’s Prop 12. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…