Steve McIntyre, Monterey Pacific, Inc., Soledad The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is involved in various different types of research projects on behalf of the industry. The PD/GWSS Board provides…
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…the winery bridge the gap between laboratory-scale wine research and commercial winemaking, said Dr. Stephan Sommer, director of the Viticulture and Enology Research Center. “By enhancing our abilities to make…
UCR Expert: News Accounts Exaggerate Current Threat of Asian Giant Hornets
Doug Yanega ~ UC Riverside Entomology Research Museum Senior Scientist Though “murder hornets” are dominating recent headlines, there are no Asian Giant Hornets currently known to be living in the…
Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve
…and possible ways to continue to improve how the sterile insects are delivered. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve About the Author…
How to Manage a Free-Range Flock
…chickens. Before adding either of these to your farm, make sure that you do adequate research to make sure you pick what works best for you and your farm. If…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
…at the end of May, into early June at the latest. Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service show that California growers are expected to plant 500,000…
Benefits of Dividing Plants in Your Garden
…plants can be divided at any time in the year. Each plant has an ideal season for division, so you should do your research to find the best time for…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
…loam soil, and a backyard vineyard. They’re often mined minerals and have varying environmental impacts. Do some research on how they are mined before use. Azomite is a registered trademark…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…and scientific community will help to guide the approach to research so that it aligns with the applications and technologies to address the missions of the Agriculture Innovation Agenda for…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…work. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development to local communities to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn…