…relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…the newly available Encirca℠ Yield Standservice. Advancements for Corn and Soybean Product Lines Focused investments in research and development continue to drive innovation in the Pioneer seed product pipeline with…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Research Committee, Bays was later chosen to fill a coveted alternate position on the committee. As a way to give back to their peers, mentors and the California Almond industry,…
Added Benefit to Timed Walnut Scale Treatments
…recent walnut expo, Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dr. Dani Lightle told growers that research is showing a concerning connection between pests and diseases. Lightle says monitoring is key to treatments…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
(From CDFA) CDFA Announces March 4 Public Meeting to Discuss Research Phase of New Dairy Digester Research and Development Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is developing…
3rd Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
This year’s symposium will focus on two topics at the intersection of science, policy and management on California’s working rangelands: Rangeland Water Quality: An Educational, Research, and Regulatory Update. Sustainable…
Devastating Citrus Greening Disease Targeted by USDA Grants
…new research projects aimed at preventing and diagnosing the devastating citrus greening disease have been launched at the University of California, Davis, funded by more than $5 million in grants…
A Better Tomato Tomorrow – part 2
In the last of this 2 part series, Cathy Isom continues her report on the high tech research being used on a popular fruit so consumers don’t have to wait…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
More research is looking into the effect of less chilling hours on pistachios and what options there are to help trees. At the 2015 Pistachio Day last month Cooperative Extension…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…(SIP) Certification, Sustainable Ag Expo, Earth Day Food and Wine Weekend, and various research and education programs. Since inception, with a myriad of programs that advance the industry’s commitment to…
NFL Players Team up With CMAB For Fuel Up to Play 60
California native and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr enjoys chocolate milk provided by The Dairy Goddess at the Fuel Up to Play 60 event at the World Ag Expo. Photo…
Consumers Backing Sustainability Push
…in practices than growers might not be willing to jump on board. Kruse said they did some market research and found that consumers would be willing to support the idea….
Atwater FFA Charters a Strong Showing at Arbuckle Field Day
…identification, real vs imitation dairy foods, and a written exam on the dairy industry. “We have a young, enthusiastic, and dedicated team that is developing their skills for future success,”…