…cardiovascular benefits. This study helped researchers discover why that link is there, and the role that tryptophan microbial metabolites play. The researchers discovered new associations between tryptophan metabolites and blood…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
…change dramatically. COURTESY: UC ANR UC Davis Professor of Cooperative Extension, Roger A. Baldwin, and Cooperative Extension Advisor with UC South Coast Research and Extension Center, Niamh Quinn have outlined…
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
…over the last three decades, according to data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, is a measure of the extent to which market…
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
…points of focus in the research have been to try and answer two specific questions. The first aspect of the project considers the decline in fog and how that might…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the research mitigation strategy for sunburn in vineyards, the approximate $200 million in…
Chocolate Market Growing
Chocolate is getting even more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The global cocoa and chocolate market is seeing a growth spurt. According to a new research…
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…according to recently published research. Entomologist and lead researcher Yanping “Judy” Chen of the ARS Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland says this cellular pathway has the strongest connection yet…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to invest in developing market opportunities on behalf of the industry. A tremendous amount of research and analysis is conducted to refine marketing…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. Also showing rapid growth was…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
Using cold storage to house bee colonies in the winter is not a new practice but it is continuing to grow in popularity. Assistant Research Professor at Washington State University,…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
More than $1 million in new federal funding is being allocated to support research within the citrus industry. The funding was included as part of the omnibus spending package that…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…center, so we can discuss your vision for your land. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide you with free technical assistance and or advice. Don’t do it alone – USDA’s…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…in 2022, are included in the ag census. The data inform decisions about policy, programs, rural development, research, and more. The Census of Agriculture is the producer’s voice in the…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…ability to control both pests and disease could serve as an example for future research paths. “If you look at the solutions that the biocontrol industry has developed – and…