…Despite challenges, Douglas is optimistic about innovation. California farmers are leading the way in robotics, automation, AI, and biological sciences. These tools improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help meet environmental…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…in solutions such as biological soil treatments from Valagro (now Syngenta Biologicals) that improve water penetration and retention—an essential tool in a state with chronic water shortages. But farming today…
Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss
…biological pathways critical to muscle maintenance and regeneration. This research is especially important considering the accessibility of grapes. They are affordable, widely available, and easy to incorporate into daily meals,…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…the state’s most valuable exports. A highlight of the visit was participation in the Salinas Biological Summit, an annual gathering of global leaders committed to advancing biological and sustainable solutions…
Pierce’s Disease Program Extended to 2031
…investment and coordinated action ensure that California’s vineyards remain productive and resilient amid biological challenges. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025 Gut…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…alfalfa… We didn’t have any issues at all until that biological opinion in 1993,” said Allen. “This year, we’ve got more water than we know what to do with.” Harvesting…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…biological screening outputs, and a fact sheet on a promising new variety that outperforms Nonpareil in several key categories. Work is also underway to convert advanced yield prediction models into…
APHIS, CDFA Expand Citrus Greening Quarantine Area
…significant threat to California’s citrus industry, which is a vital part of the state’s agriculture. Researchers and agricultural officials continue to work on strategies for disease management, including biological control…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25
…months, tensions mounted. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Park Service, arguing grazing leases harm the environment. Meanwhile, the Public Lands Council defended ranchers, advocating for multi-use land…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The Center for Biological Diversity says the work done by the Bureau to guard against the environmental effects of…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
…$650,000 project, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, aims to create a biological herbicide using advanced synthetic biology techniques. The goal is to replace traditional chemical herbicides as concerns…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-26-24
On today’s show, why a lack of “winning solutions” may be hampering the adoption of biological materials. And, we talk with the Chief Executive Officer of NASDA, the National Association…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
…IPM Solutions program aims to tackle the threat of invasive pests in California by researching effective management strategies before these pests arrive. Emphasizing low-impact methods such as biological control and…