…field crops, vegetables and orchards. The seminar is scheduled for August 15 from 8am to 3pm at the International Agri Center Banquet Hall in Tulare. For more information, click here….
Almond Board: Almond Quality and Food Safety Symposium
…speakers are scheduled, discussing everything from compost in the orchard to almond sensory evaluation. The symposium is Tuesday, July 2, at the Modesto Center Plaza. For more information, click here….
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to encourage the development of new technologies and improved efficiencies in the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
…of California presents a multifaceted program of production and environmental research results, marketing activities and guest speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to almond growers and handlers. For…
Citrus Industry E-news: Research and Citrus Economics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive has lots of timely news and a report on how research may turn bad citrus economics around. Want to learn more?…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
…of the many of weed-control field trials currently underway at the university, followed by demonstrations and discussions from staff and students about current research projects. Weed Day is July 11th….
Central Valley Almond Symposium
Almond growers are invited to a symposium tomorrow at the Kerman Community Center in Fresno County. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For the first…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
…Download Audio Report Almond growers are invited to a symposium tomorrow at the Kerman Community Center in Fresno County. They’ll hear experts talk on a number of subjects, including what…
Ag Research in Daily Life
…wrinkles. Woteki says the research isn’t just about making life easier, but healthier as well. Because of this research, carrots are 75 percent richer in provitamin A and even apple…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…to be bees and that can lead to health problems within the colony. Bees are vital in agriculture and Woteki says research into the decline is a priority for the…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Field Days Coming Up
…on Thursday near Dos Palos, in Fresno County. It’s organized by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, and is a a two-stop field tour of innovative and cost-cutting no-till cotton…
Vilsack Touts Importance of Ag Research
Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why. Click to open or download audio report….
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…in fiscal 2014-2017 and $85 million in FY2018 • Specialty Crop Research Initiative funded at $50 million in FY2014-15; $55 million in FY 2016-2017; and $65 million in FY2018 •…