…2019, organic alfalfa hay is a critical source of forage for California dairy farms. The study looks at the economics of using flood irrigation in the production of organic alfalfa…
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
…they hatch.” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…to support and enhance CSAF strategies. Other points of emphasis include improvements to research efforts and the development of a forest and wildfire resilience strategy. The report also highlights the…
New Testing Method Could Enable Earlier Diagnosis of HLB
…causing bacteria known as CLas at a much greater sensitivity level. The research was conducted by scientists from Penn State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One of the…
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems details the effects of combining solar panels and lamb grazing on overall land productivity. New research carried out by Oregon State University…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-19-21
…gets investor support to develop a deployable fleet and the dairy industry is pressing for a dispute settlement case with Canada. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
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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…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…deadline to apply for the grant program is Friday, May 14. Last year’s grants supported students who are studying to be organic mixed vegetable and fruit growers, organic agronomists, and organic dairy…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…California, Davis have found that winegrape waste contains oligosaccharides, which have potentially health-enhancing properties. Graduate Student Researcher in the Barile Lab at UC Davis, Amanda Sinrod said their research is…
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
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New Prune Varieties Ready to Take the Next Step in the Development Process
…Castro said they will be working with grower collaborators on the new selections. In the research so far, each of the items have provided very encouraging results. “Our program has…
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
…is named after the UC Riverside plant physiologist whose research played a critical role in the citrus industry. CCM’s Harrison B. Smith Memorial Scholarship for Cal Poly Students is also…