The 2020 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up soon at the UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County Ag Center in Modesto. The March 4th event brings industry members together…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
Over the next four years, researchers will be looking for answers for some of the most problematic bacterial diseases in onions. The USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative is providing $4…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) released the second portion of a research project looking at the value that organic production can provide. The Roadmap to an Organic California: Policy Report…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…on agriculture moving forward. “This agenda is a strategic, department-wide effort to better align USDA’s resources, programs, and research to provide farmers with the tools they need to be successful,”…
Building a Farm Fence That Will Last a Lifetime
…any underground utilities. Do your research to guarantee that your fence is made out of the strongest material that your budget can afford. While wood, page wire, and electric tend to…
CA Agriculture Needs Science, Crop Protection Tools
…2020. That decision left California farmers and ranchers without any immediate alternatives but instead funding for a workgroup to research alternatives. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson says agriculture uses…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
Glyphosate myths continue to remain in the public eye through news reports, social media, and multiple court cases centered on its use in agriculture. The material that has been around…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also contributed to this project. This research was published in the journal Toxins. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
…graduate-level students to better understand contemporary agribusiness, scientific research, and agricultural policy through its leadership program. Later this week, students in the program will take part in a week-long trip…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…an award for their vigorous promotion of IPM as well as acting as a hub for growers, Pest Control Advisors, researchers, and others to organize their collective efforts, and rapidly…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…including production research, global market development via advertising and public relations, and accumulation, compilation, and dissemination of statistical information. The ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…trees every year,” said Tim Spann, Research Program Director for CAC. “They’ve got their target set on exceeding Mexico.” Perfect Conditions and Location The amount of land available in Colombia,…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
Photo Credit: Cynthia Crézé Researchers have been evaluating cover cropping in commercial almond orchards for the last three years, with interesting results. While there are still several questions about the…