…to research published this month in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The new research also showed that infected vines weren’t able to conduct water effectively, leaving whatever sugar…
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…does bring us a lot of challenges,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “It makes it difficult, often, to get into our fields on a timely basis to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
…NASA Administrator shares how new research is helping growers make better irrigation decisions and there is some news regarding the first water allocation announcement made by the Central Valley Project….
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…pruning research is nothing new. Zhuang said research into the practice started decades ago. “Mechanization, particularly mechanical pruning, is nothing new and has been around for 20 or 30 years,”…
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
…where actually the vast majority now is Sw5 in both fresh market and processing tomatoes,” said Turini. Research will continue through this season, with testing alternative varieties for resistance capabilities…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
…portfolio includes approximately 30 specialty products which are produced at two U.S. manufacturing facilities located in California and Arkansas. Nutrien’s acquisition will include Actagro’s research and development team, as well…
California Cattle Council Vote Approaches
…was signed by then-Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018. The underlying focus of the council would be research, promotion, and marketing to benefit California cattle producers. Ballots are believed to…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…began treating it with broad spectrum materials which proved to be ineffective. UC Cooperative Extension research has determined a more effective control material for the pest. “A newer product, Sivanto…
Students Set to Celebrate Agriculture and Leadership During FFA Week
…during FFA Week the Abernathy FFA in Texas will be partnering with the Hub City Outreach Center to make sidewalk chalk that will then be donated to the summer program…
Broccoli Byproducts Showing Benefits as Poultry Feed Additive
…in those eggs and we’re following that up with more research now,” King noted. The next step in the research will be to take a closer look at exactly how…
Almond Update: Orchard Recycling Research Showing Strong Results
Orchard recycling research has been going on for over 10 years. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Brent Holtz has been leading the project and said they continue to see positive results….
Corteva Sponsors Building at International Agri-Center
…on the northeast corner of the grounds will be called the Corteva Agriscience Center. International Agri-Center staff, Corteva Agriscience Marketing and Communications Leader for the U.S. Doug Reynolds and members…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
The gates of the International Agri-Center in Tulare opened Tuesday morning to officially begin the 52nd World Ag Expo. During the opening ceremony, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and California Farm…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…Christian High School, plans to double major in Ag Business and Pre-Law at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in the fall. She plans to become an agricultural lawyer. Cano…