HLB research is looking to adapt some widely used platforms to detect the disease faster and easier. Researchers are looking for a better way to identify huanglongbing (HLB)-infected trees and…
Agri View: Soybeans, U. S. Second Largest Crop
…vegetable protein (TVP) are ingredients in many meat and dairy analogues. Soybeans produce significantly more protein per acre than most other uses of land. Traditional nonfermented food uses of soybeans…
Citrus Industry This Week: Bactericide Update; New Citrus Plant Pathologist
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update on bactericide use and an introduction of the new citrus plant pathologist at Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC)….
Healthier Shopping
…College of Business NMSU researchers gaining national attention for grocery shopping research Writer: Adriana M. Chavez, NMSU Senior Communications Specialist Two New Mexico State University professors are gaining national exposure…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…Informed Partnership (a research and outreach program providing technical support to beekeepers that is funded primarily by USDA with support from others) to address sampling needs for affected hives both…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…it was caught or farmed. Our Seafood selector does a lot of the work for you, synthesizing and simplifying the research. But when you’re at the fish counter or restaurant,…
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
…these are QS’s global surveys of academics and employers, which are used to assess institutions’ international reputation in each subject. The second two indicators assess research impact, based on research…
Food Price Survey
…2015 at record high levels. “Since then, a combination of increasing beef production, weaker exports, and lower competing meat prices have led to modest price declines,” he said. Dairy product…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…marketing and procurement. Quality Standards USDA provides quality standards for agricultural products such as cotton, dairy, fruits and vegetables, livestock, poultry, nuts, and processed foods. Quality Standards for Grain USDA…
National Weed Appreciation Day
…herb. Before using any weed as a food source, make sure it is correctly identified and that it is free of herbicides and pesticides. Research the safe edible part of…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
Pigweed (Amaranthus palmeri) Everett Griner talks about pigweed in today’s Agri View. Pigweed Research From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri is a species of edible flowering plant…
Lettuce Research Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Professor Awarded Major Grant for Lettuce Research A plant science professor at Cal Poly Pomona has received a $416,343 state grant to study how to grow lettuce…
Milk Production to Increase Outside CA
…agriculture Cornelius Gallagher showed a map to attendees at the Golden State Dairy conference that showed forecast growth in overall milk production. The map highlighted the states that will see…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…(SBC), represents a collaboration between industry partners and UC Davis with the collective goal of providing advanced research, education, training and scientific information on seed issues and technologies. The SBC,…