Research evaluating the value of autonomous weeders is yielding positive results in Salinas Valley. The weeders were deployed in lettuce fields and were judged on their ability to address weeds…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
Researchers have begun work looking at microbes that may help to combat diseases in carrots. A team of university and Agricultural Research Service scientists have reported on some of their…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Alternative harvesting is the focus of the next Training Tuesday put on by the Almond Board of California. Food Research and Technology Associate Director Guangwei Huang said the webinar will…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…goals. Actions will be taking to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect climate research, and improve renewable energy infrastructure. One of the executive orders commits to the 30…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
A new research network will be taking a multifaceted look at ways to improve bee health. The project is being made possible through a $900,000 grant from the University of…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
…the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. “The budget advances Executive Order N-8220 to use nature-based solutions to help achieve carbon neutrality and protect communities from the impacts of climate…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering smoke taint research funded through the last spending bill,…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
…million in support that was approved by Congress last year, for enhancing research efforts through the US Department of Agriculture. Listen to the radio report below. Smoke Taint Research Funded…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
…so successful and detailed several tools and ongoing research to protect that investment growers make every year. A recent cold, wet weather system in most of the almond producing areas…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-22-21
…Ag Expo, a new multi-campus research effort to address bee health, the #StillFarming campaign and new HLB research that is happening soon. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
…Bloom Approaches Quickly ABC has funded many research projects on pollination best management practices over the years. All of the research and guides can be found online at Almonds.com. About the…