…Many of the events are free and open to the public through mid-November. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Center for Irrigation Technology will host Ag Tech Day from 7 a.m….
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
DepositPhotos image A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines, CDL-111 and CDL-167, to strengthen defenses against crown rust, the most…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
…who are essential to the future of food production. Eligible students include those studying education, communication, production, research, or other areas related to the beef industry. CME Group’s John Ricci,…
Research Reveals Long-Term Decline in Wild Bee Populations
…Research Unit, co-led the study, which analyzed nearly a century of bee data from the E.S. George Reserve in collaboration with the University of Michigan. The research, spanning from 1921…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-17-24
…their new program, the Almond Learning Hub. That’s coming up in this week’s Almond Update. We also hear about the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State’s Ag Tech Days…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…at Purdue University and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, shared his sales expertise at the recent California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) conference in Anaheim,…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
DepositPhotos image Organic and transitioning farmers and ranchers can now apply for the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)’s Farmer-Led Trials (FLT) Program for the 2025 season. This program offers a…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-15-24
…the Disneyland Hotel convention center in Anaheim. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…through enhanced research, mechanization, and better risk management tools like crop insurance. We also talk with Matt Mulica Senior Project Director, Keystone Policy Center, and the Facilitator of the Honeybee…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…will strengthen the California dairy market and enhance research opportunities for students in the agricultural field. “Fresno State continues to grow the next generation of innovative dairymen and women,” he…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will host a new, farmer-focused event on March 25, 2025, at the Visalia Convention Center. The one-day Farm Focus conference will help California…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
AI Farmer Assistant Picking Fresh Strawberry Fruit. DepositPhotos image A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production,…