…GE and conventionally bred crops,” said committee chair Fred Gould, University Distinguished Professor of Entomology and co-director of the Genetic Engineering and Society Center at North Carolina State University. In…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
First-of-its-kind Jordan Agricultural Research Center opens at Fresno State The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State celebrated the opening of the new Jordan Agricultural Research Center….
Agri View: Chocolate Pleasure
…where cocoa can be produced in West African countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana, according to a new study conducted by scientists from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)….
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
…the label rate and sufficient pre-irrigation and post-irrigation to move the active ingredient into the root zone. By making this treatment, growers are ensuring that any nymphs that hatch in…
Agri View: Citrus Greening Losses
…in their operations had been infected, on average, in any given operation in Florida. Singerman and Useche conducted their survey at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, where Singerman…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
…licensed renderer, collection center, dead hauler, or registered transporter of inedible kitchen grease. Members of the board receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for transportation to and from…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…in healthy soils during a speech on climate at the Center for America Progress in Washington, DC. “American farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners are global leaders in conserving rural America’s…
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…are saltwater aquariums that house or center principally on invertebrates and minimize the number of fish. A typical reef tank makes use of live rock, both hard and soft corals,…
Western View: Family Vacation
…recommend is Castle Air Museum. It’s located in Atwater, just north of Merced, which is pretty much the center of the central valley. The museum houses more than 70 aircraft,…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…a school with agriculture-based student organizations, clubs, or leadership opportunities. Quality schools feature state-of-the-art facilities with a computer lab, animal health facility, a farm center and a rodeo barn. Top…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
…making great progress on such global issues.” Sorooshian is also director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UC Irvine. His…
Pilot Program to Protect Children from Fumigants
Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen, Cesar Lara, Director of the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council and Juan Uranga, the Executive Director of the Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) announced the initiation…
Crop Production Report
…Growers reported full bloom occurred in late-February, slightly earlier than last year. The crop has been rated as good in all areas of the State. Irrigation districts have increased their…
People’s Garden
…collecting storm water, use of reclaimed wood from local fallen trees, compost bins, a drip irrigation system, and hoop houses for season extension. Learn how you can join the movement…