…top 50 universities in various subjects, including environmental sciences (15), biological sciences (29), earth and marine sciences (41), history (42), and statistics and operational research (50). QS rankings are based…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…We are losing the potential they hold for providing medicinal and other benefits, and the contribution that genetic diversity of life forms gives to the robustness of the world’s biological…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…movement, importation, continued curation, and release (removal from containment) of plant pathogenic microbes such as bacteria, viruses, viroids, fungi and nematodes. Biological Control Permitting – This module provides information about…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…the insect Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis as a second biological control agent in California. One project will use a biocontrol fungus to kill ACP adults. One project will use a trap to…
Red Palm Weevil Close to Eradicated
…effort was put forth to not allow that to happen. Red Palm Weevil Close to Eradicated UC Riverside Extension Specialist in Biological Control Mark Hoddle says they are close to…
Red Palm Weevil Update
…the red palm weevil showed up in Los Angeles and Cooperative Extension Specialist in Biological Control Mark Hoddle says they went to work to make sure the beetle didn’t spread….
Collaboration with Federal and State Agencies, Rice Growers and Industry Further Protect Endangered Salmon and Steelhead Trout
…Biological Opinion for thiobencarb and can be found at: www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/consultation/opinions/biop_thiobencarb.pdf . The protection measures included in the NOAA Fisheries’ final Biological Opinion came from several sources including the California enforcement…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Minor Trade-offs
Bigger unmanned aircraft like the Yamaha RMAX do have some minor trade-offs. UAV Tradeoffs The RMAX from Yamaha takes drone technology to a new level. Professor of Biological and Agricultural…
Unmanned Helicopter Excels at Spot Applications
A new unmanned spray applicator can save time and money on challenging topography. UAV Excels at Spot Applications Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis Ken Giles tested…
Sensing Drones for Drift Detection
…drift potential from smoke or wind monitors may soon be over. Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis Ken Giles says real-time drift monitoring is not far off….
New Drone for Pesticide Application
…helicopter about the size of a large mountain bike. Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis Ken Giles says they served as the testing partner for the aircraft….
Fire Blight Spreading in Pears
…Pears Fire blight remains the top biological restriction for growing pears. According to Cooperative Extension Advisor Rachel Elkins, more growers around the world are having to cope with the disease….
Release of Endoparasite for the Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid
APHIS published a draft environmental assessment on September 18, 2014 for the proposed release of Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis for the biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid in the United States….
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
…agricultural products. OREI’s priority concerns include biological, physical and social sciences. Organic Research and Extension Initiative -funded projects assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning by delivering practical research-based…