Researchers have been working on a project to get a better understanding of a viticulture issue now known as Sudden Vine Collapse (SVC). Initially discovered in the Lodi area, the…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…propose cannot be proprietary, or require the use of exclusive products, materials, or equipment. Proposals much include peer-reviewed research which demonstrates the practice will be effective in improving soil health…
Bayer Litigation Results in $10 Billion Settlement
…of an independent Class Science Panel and the creation of a class of potential future plaintiffs. Bayer will be spending up to $1.25 billion for the panel to research whether…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…the ground. Be sure to do your research on fertilizer, water, and proper pruning. The best companion plants for Eggplants are Marigold, Tarragon, and Thyme. Also be sure to keep…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $90 million in grant funding to nine projects, to support investment in research to improve sustainability in the agricultural industry. …
El-kereamy named director of UC Lindcove REC
…years as director of Lindcove REC, California’s premier citrus research center,” said Mark Lagrimini, UC ANR vice provost for research and extension. “We are excited to have Ashraf in place…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…are active. While the mixes are designed to meet the nutritional needs of honey bees, they also provide habitat and nutrition for other pollinators and beneficial insects. Research supported by…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Microbials Attack the Health of Pests
…can help protect a plant’s well-being by decreasing the health of pest populations. Listen to the episode with USDA-ARS Research Leader David Shapiro. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Ph.D. – Mississippi State University – Delta Research and Extension Center; Stoneville, MS David Graybill – Red Sunset Farm and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Mifflintown, PA Dennis Haugen – Dennis Haugen…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…of livestock in cover cropping under difference conditions geographically, and management conditions.” The collaborative research effort will include partners such as The Organic Center, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, the University…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
$255,000 donation will provide resources for student research projects related to agribusiness Student team leaders work in the Cal Poly Low Income Taxpayer Clinic where, under the direct supervision of…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…(ASI) at UC Davis. Meyer is being honored for her leadership in substantially improving the sustainability of California’s dairy industry through her research and outreach. The Bradford-Rominger award recognizes and…
Week in Review: More Research Support for Tree Nuts, CA Avocados Heading to China
The tree nut industry is coming together to provide funding support to add more researchers to the UC Cooperative Extension. After 15 years of work, Hass avocados from California will…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
…tools for growers; quality research is needed now more than ever with the complexity of the research issues. Listen to Grant’s full interview. Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity…