…For more information about the risk of flooding after fire, NWS provides an online explanation of what causes a debris flow. Also, the California Nevada River Forecast Center provides the…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
California Citrus Mutual opened the California Citrus Conference with a political update and a motivational speech to re-engage the industry. The Citrus Research Board brought back its California Citrus Conference…
Clinton, Trump Campaigns Talk Agriculture
Ag advisers from the Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigns took center stage at a recent forum on American agricultural issues. Ag topics haven’t been front and center in the…
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…Program (right), and John Hooper with CDFA’s Pest Detection/Emergency Projects office (left). CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) with current and former County Agricultural Commissioners whose work was vital to the…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…private researchers. Priority areas include biological, physical and social science research, including economics. Funded projects will aid farmers and ranchers with whole-farm planning by delivering practical research-based information and improve…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
Another early-detection method being developed works by smelling huanglongbing infections in trees. This method detects the different scents plants give off. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have created…
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
China will end auctions from its state corn reserves to increase new-crop corn buys, according to the National Grain Trade Center. China has sold around 20 million metric tons of…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
Courtesy: UCANR Researchers are having trouble finding shot hole borers in the original avocado groves that were infested in California. Experts say the once feared pest may leave infested avocados…
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
…see the preliminary results as they’re unveiled at the Almond Conference on December 6. The Almond Conference is December 6 – 8, 2016 at the Sacramento Convention Center. From the…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…centers to extend food safety education, training and technical assistance to groups affected by new FSMA guidelines. NIFA’s Food Safety Outreach Program uses that infrastructure to assist grantees that will…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…It acts like a big rototiller and incorporates the tree.” Holtz said researchers compared that process to the one demonstrated in Manteca last week. “The Iron Wolf turned out to…
BASF Chemical Plant Faces Prolonged Shutdown Following Explosion
…BASF has set up an information center for the public at gate 11 since 7 a.m. BASF will closely support the relevant authorities in investigating the cause of the accident….
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…Jahn, Agronomy Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and former Deputy Under Secretary of Research, Education and Economics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Dannon’s leadership in sustainability sets an…