…advisors and Almond Board-funded researchers discussing the following topics: • Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs • Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation • Water Use Efficiency in the…
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…22nd annual California Agriculture Leadership alumni breakfast. Castro will tour various exhibits Thursday morning. Among the 51 seminars offered at the event, Fresno State’s Center for Irrigation Technology will host…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
Clay Results Could Be Better Than Trials
…Trials Research looking at using kaolin clay to reflect warming from the sun on pistachio trees is showing good results. Cooperative Extension Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says in hindsight…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
…and Natural Resources’ (UC ANR) Statewide Pistachio Day heard about research looking at helping growers find a better match for their female Kerman variety during low chill years. Cooperative Extension…
Agri View: Gourds a Plenty
…as early as 13,000 BC. Today, research is being conducted into bitter gourds, Momordica charantia, to reduce its unpleasant taste while keeping the nutritional and medicinal benefits. Gourds have had…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…winegrape production, more than 30 countries were represented among the guests and exhibitors. The 2017 Unified will again be held at the Sacramento Convention Center and is slated for Jan….
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…viable treatment. Photo courtesy of USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and extension projects to help citrus producers…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…and United Dairymen of Arizona ALEXIS GLICK, CEO, GENYOUth Foundation WHERE: Press Conference Room A Super Bowl 50 Media Center 747 Howard St. San Francisco, Calif. (Moscone Convention Center) …
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…CSP program description and application for producers are available at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/csp/ For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local USDA service center….
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers and educators draw on local expertise to conduct agricultural, environmental, economic, youth development and nutrition research that helps California thrive. Learn more at ucanr.edu….
Agri View: Bee Study
…light on the current decline of the bee population. Sandra Rehan, an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of New Hampshire, and a team of researchers including Michael…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the award of $30.1 million in competitive grants to fund 80 research projects to improve food safety, reduce antibiotic resistance in food, and increase…
Increase Chilling Hours with Simple Product
Research showed pistachio growers how a simple product can increase chilling hours at UC ANR’s Statewide Pistachio Day. Increase Chilling with Simple Product Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David…