The process for dispersing biological materials using bees is known as entomovectoring, or bee vectoring. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Dr. Surendra Dara has been exploring the process…
Recognizing the Value of UC ANR with Big Dig Day of Fundraising
Today offers an opportunity to recognize the value of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) with the Big Dig Day campaign. UC ANR is hoping to inspire…
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
…place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8. Representatives from CalFire, the National Park Service, UC Davis, and UC Cooperative Extension will be discussing a variety of…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…for the study was compiled by UC Cooperative Extension, the UC Agricultural Issues Center and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Listen to the radio report below….
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…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…