Many farmers are making preparations for the expiration of the ag mileage extension for the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) truck rule. The ag milage extension currently allows trucks that…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biopesticides Not Immune to Resistance Issues
…In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara joins the program to discuss how resistance happens with biopesticides….
The 2021 Rangeland Summit is Coming Up in January
The virtual 2021 Rangeland Summit is coming up in January. The California Rangeland Conservation Coalition and the University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting the 2021 rangeland summit January…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…been made, but fortunately, there has yet to be an established population found. Spotted Lanternfly Extension Associate with Penn State Entomology, Heather Leach said that it is important for California…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
…build better fruit quality. Last week President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer said the weather has been largely cooperative heading into winter. Casey Cramer Courtesy California Citrus…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Another round of HOS waivers has been issued to help ensure the timely delivery of necessary items. The previous extension of…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…shipping public and to protect the public from unfair and deceptive practices,” Chairman Khouri noted. “We will continue to look for opportunities to utilize collaborative cross-discipline teams to facilitate cooperative…
2020 Giving Tuesday Donations Break UC ANR Records
…extend UC ANR programs to more people.” UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC to all 58 California counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
…gauge the level of interest in different weeding technologies. Survey results will ultimately be used to help guide research priorities moving forward. “Dr. Brad Hansen at UC Davis, Dr. Marcelo…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Bacillus thuringiensis, Commonly Known But How Does Bt Work
…lepidopteran pests like peach twig borer and diamondback moth. But how does Bt work? It’s a bacteria that lives in soil. How does that control insects? UC Cooperative Extension Biological…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…Fresno County, through Merced into Kings and most recently recorded in Kern County as well,” said Tom Turini, Cooperative Extension Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor in Fresno County. “The distribution was…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
The University of California Cooperative Extension Imperial County will be hosting the 31st Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop as two webinars on December 3 and 10. Each of the two…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
…delivered by UC researchers and extension specialists. The seven-part video series is available through December 31 with video modules being released on a weekly basis. Each of the modules are eligible for…
FDA Extends Comment Period for Food Safety Rule Exemption
…that may need to be added to the ‘rarely consumed raw’ list. FDA has extended the comment period for stakeholders to submit feedback for an additional 60 days. The extension…