…Entomology at UC Riverside and principal investigator of the project. “There are 16 different projects in that grant, but I think generally you can separate that into three major kinds…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
…breaking. Watch Lewis’s session at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference below. Get more information about the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program and Project Apis m.‘s Seeds for Bees program…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-26-21
…more, combatting HLB with a collaborative project, and how a biostimulant council aims to strengthen clarity in the industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…discusses using entomopathogenic fungi in a rotational system. Kansas State Entomology Professor Raymond Cloyd said the fungi can be used in many types of integrated pest management approaches. The fungi…
MSOB: Worms in Space, How Nematodes Might Help Space Exploration
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently sent beneficial nematodes on an interstellar expedition. With more and longer space travel in the foreseeable future, the project aimed to…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…of the projects is being made possible through the National Clean Plant Network (NCPN). A total of $17.1 million has been allocated for projects in California. More than $4.5 million…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…and vegetables. The Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center was awarded $9,730 for the development of a job readiness program. The project is designed to encourage high school students to be…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…conveyance system. The money will be directed to the Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project. “Since we began working to restore the Friant-Kern Canal’s capacity more than three years…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will now be partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) to provide funding support for veteran farming operations. FVC is one of the 12 new…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…Technology, and their project partner USDA-NRCS California. Listen to the radio report below. Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…that COVID-19 has had on global economies. However, there is still an expectation for strong job prospects for agricultural graduates. “It was extremely challenging to project the success and perseverance…
USDA Awards More Than $14 Million to Protect Animal Health
…projects are focused on livestock biosecurity measures. Seven of the projects have a regional scope while 27 projects address state-specific concerns. A total of 12 projects focus on nationwide issues….
Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium to Begin in January
The Real Organic Project (ROP) is expanding its educational efforts in providing a series of informational videos. The ROP Virtual Symposium is set to kick off in January. The theme…
Week in Review: Another Low Water Allocation and Action Taken on Export Issues
The California Department of Water Resources recently announced another low initial water allocation for the State Water Project. At the behest of a broad array of industry organizations, the Federal…