Researchers at the University of California Davis have successfully produced a bull calf using the genome-editing technology CRISPR to enable him to sire more male offspring. The CRISPR calf named…
New Competitive Grant Opportunities Being Made Available
…retain promising new scientists to agricultural research. AFRI will also continue to make Strengthening Grants available to researchers from small and mid-sized or minority-serving educational institutions. USDA-NIFA leaders are hopeful…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…low desert grown grass forage crops.” Two companies provided Bachie with funding to conduct the research. “We do research for industries, companies and growers as long as they provide funding…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…of university personnel involved in research and extension. UCCE is asking for participation so that it can better serve the agricultural industry. “We felt it was important to do this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…our rural communities, vulnerable populations, and essential workers—while continuing important investments in rural and farm production programs, agriculture and medical research initiatives, international aid, and nutrition. I am pleased the…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…mite issues during the research experiments. The overall project has significant potential for further research opportunities moving forward. “There’s definitely more work that needs to be done before we…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
A frame of Allesbeste Nursery’s video on trellising trials in South Africa California avocado production could start to include the use of trellis systems if future research shows that the…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…need to be revisited as California’s finances become clearer. The investment in research and development of alternative materials may require a heavier reliance on the private sector as the state…
Community Members Encouraged to Support UC ANR Funding
…investments to states and additional funding for agricultural research and cooperative extension. Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…excited to hear some good news, but we know there’s a long way to go in the research process.” The research project was led by UCR geneticist Hailing Jin, who…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…forward, the California Prune Board has outlined several priorities to focus on in the years ahead. Areas of emphasis include further nutrition and production research, as well as working towards…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…meet California’s aggressive methane reduction goals by 2030,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “We are committed to collaborating with stakeholders, CARB, academic researchers and sister state…