…events, this year’s conference will include a trade show hall, production and research updates, educational sessions, social networking gatherings and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet stakeholders…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
The OpenET project is a collaboration between the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Desert Research Institute (DRI), and Google. The project is centered on…
Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes are Ripe if You’re Color Blind
…are Ripe if You’re Color Blind Image Credits: Tomato fruit on the vine. Permission given for use of both black and white and color images by Dr. J.K. Brecht, Research…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…brings the power of UC to all 58 counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, economic and youth development, our mission is to improve the lives…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-23-20
…looking good for harvest, CFBF Administrator Jim Houston breaking down Proposition 15 and research that’s looking at a new method for testing water for cyclospora. Tune in to the show…
Addressing HLB Challenges Through Organic Citrus Survey
…is to establish research priorities to craft additional funding proposals moving forward. The organic citrus survey is part of a USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative planning grant. Several citrus…
Stakeholder Input Sought for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…The innovations will also need to have been field-tested with data compiled through independent research trials. The underlying goal of the Agriculture Innovation Agenda is to help advance the effort…
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
…their collaborators. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Citrus Research Board and Florida Citrus Processors Association are among the collaborators. Umberto Torresan, senior director of business development at Invaio, says…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…an effort to keep research and innovation moving forward amidst the pandemic. The grant projects are aimed at addressing the most significant challenges facing university researchers, small businesses, and consumers….
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…be realistic and safe for our show, and the timelines that out exhibitors and attendees have for making plans.” The International Agri-Center Board of Directors conducted months of research and…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The notice request for nominations contains information about how to nominate…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…produced a 20-page publication that summarizes current research on tree mortality and outlines actions that can be taken to make the forest more resilient. The publication, Mass Tree Mortality, Fuels, and…