…project looking at building soil health to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also improving water quality. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said that part of the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
…more than $7 million invested to support ag research and workforce development, and a project that looks to advance the potential of the robotic harvesting of strawberries. Tune in to…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…program. Grants for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will be used for fermentation science research, along with a project looking at the development of skin-on goat meat. Two different California…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…provided for a Groundwater Sustainability Program. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has selected 28 projects to receive funding for ecosystem restoration and protection projects. “We need to…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Valadao said in a news release. “While the NEED Water Act is not a long-term solution, it would provide temporary operational flexibility for the Central Valley Project and the State…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…“If you have an application with NRCS already, you’re encouraged to call your planner and ask them if your project is eligible for this new funding,” Roseman noted. NRCS intends…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
…for producers looking to apply for incentive funds. “We’re very encouraged this year to hear that the Governor’s proposed budget is $363 million for the FARMER project, and that’s over…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…are certain unknowns,” said Sarah Light, UC Cooperative Extension Agronomy Advisor. “We conducted this pretty simple project to just demonstrate what certain herbicide drift symptoms would be on hemp plants….
Using AI to Better Understand Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Diseases
A three-year project supported by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board will look at methods to better understand grapevine leafroll and red blotch diseases. Chair of the PD/GWSS…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Funding for the new competitive grant program is being made possible by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Applications for the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-16-21
…solutions, AB 616 making its way through the legislative process and a research project that takes a closer look at the potential value of manure. Tune in to the show…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
Research sponsored by the California Dairy Research Foundation is taking a more focused look at dairy manure. The project, Characterization of Dairy Manure in California, is incorporating a variety of…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…Growers interested in participating in the project have until June 18 to apply. Those interested in learning more about the research project and how to participate can find additional information…
Research Looks at Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Effects on Wine Quality
One of the research projects being funded by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is taking a closer look at grapevine red blotch virus. The three-year project based…