…departments. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility comes with laboratory upgrades from the previous research science laboratory. Plitt said that the research staff will now “have state of the art facilities…
Bagrada Bug Could Be Problematic for Desert Producers This Fall
…“That’s the key,” Palumbo noted. “Look for the fresh feeding damage because it’s highly correlated with the presence of adults in the fields. We’ve done enough research to feel confident…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
Researchers have recently developed a protocol for preserving avocado shoots that will help ensure the integrity of the avocado germplasm. Successful cryopreservation of avocado plant material has taken more than…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-08-20
…2020 virtual almond conference, and research that uncovers how much grazing cattle do each year in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Update: Virtual Conference Set to Mimic Past Events
…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….