California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…to provide a plan of action sometime in the next few months. They have been working with community members in crafting a framework for research and funding priorities moving forward…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
International Agri-Center – World Ag Expo® is set to host attendees and exhibitors from across the country and around the world in just two weeks. Now they will also prepare…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…the 2020 California Plant and Soil Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Fresno Convention Center. The conference offers PCA/pesticide applicators, CCA, and nutrient management continuing education credits. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
…to Fresno as well as Clif Bar investing in the first UC organic research institute. Learn how to take advantage of international business while attending the World Ag Expo and…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…by researchers at Penn State and the University of Toledo found that hop production in the U.S. has expanded to unprecedented levels as demand for new and innovative craft beers…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
The University of California will be establishing its first institution designed specifically for organic research and education; the California Organic Institute. The new institute will be developed through UC’s Agriculture…
LGMA to Reform Food Safety Practices
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration declaring the latest E. coli outbreak linked to California romaine as being over, the industry is looking…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
…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…