…can use entomopathogenic fungi or nematodes,” UC Cooperative Extension’s Dr. Surendra Dara said. “And there are a number of biocontrol agents. They all can attack thrips life stages.” In the…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an extension was granted to June 26, 2021. The latest announcement will provide a further extension through the end of the year. “I am pleased…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
A partnership between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Midwest Bioprocessing Center is looking at the value of hemp as it relates to personal care products. The new cooperative research…
Tomato Plant Disease that Can Stick Around for Years
…University – USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series /Wikimedia Stem lesion of Alternaria solani By Clemson University – USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series / Wikimedia Commons Early blight is caused by…
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
…(AFRI), NIFA has awarded $6.3 million for 14 Soil Health grants and an additional $5.4 million for seven Signals in the Soil grants. A new AFRI program area priority called, “Extension, Education, and…
UC Nitrogen Course Set to Begin Next Week
The nitrogen course offered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is set to begin soon. The course is taught online through a series of videos developed by UC…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…in their operations. Cooperative Extension Specialist and Weed Scientist with UC Davis, Steve Fennimore said that several factors come into play as to why agtech adoption has grown. “There are…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…a team of researchers and community groups to establish a research and extension program to support beginning and first-generation ranchers. Listen to the radio report below. UC SAREP Reinstates Grant…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…support for international research efforts. National research extension systems will assist with the development and deployment of actionable research and information. Some of the target areas include sustainable productivity enhancements,…
MSOB: Why is Seaweed Well-known in Biological Industry?
…Sense of Biologicals campaign is all about seaweed. UC Cooperative Extension Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses the micro-algae and the benefits it can supply a plant. “It contains several…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…for the UC Cooperative Extension to provide technical assistance and grants will provide desperately needed relief to our small, mid-sized, and underserved farmers to access federal disaster assistance,” said Aguiar-Curry….
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…taken as the rule takes effect. “The biggest one is getting a third-party cooperative program implemented and approved. That’s going to take some time because they have to go through…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…the importance of funding UC Cooperative Extension programs with legislators, the latest Prop 65 decision a win for food producers and find out about the state’s role is in the…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…such as UCCE funding, “We got some very good response from the legislators on that,” Groot said. “I think they’re finally understanding that cooperative extension is very important for the…