…assessment generated nearly $3 million for fiscal year 2017-18. Those funds are used for research and outreach for Pierce’s disease and glassy-winged sharpshooter, as well as other significant pests and…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…your garden, it is important to do research before planting. You’ll especially want to know when or if any of the plants will have higher water requirements. It is essential…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Germplasm Collection knew they had reached a milestone. The boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at the facility, which…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…different processing times. Be sure to do your research to make sure the jars are boiled long enough to kill any bacteria inside them. Once finished, allow the lids to…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…activities for the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Food Safety and…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites as Weather Heats Up
…the spring and into the early part of our growing season, and so mite populations have been pretty subdued,” said Tino Lopez, Field Market Research Representative for Valent U.S.A.. “But…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Facilities and Water & Waste Disposal Guaranteed Loan Programs. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Matters on Certain School Designations and Declarations: On May 16, 2019, a Federal Register…
Growers Needed for Powdery Mildew Research in Vineyards
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Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
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Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…Although glyphosate will remain an important aspect of Bayer’s portfolio, the company will be exploring other avenues to provide growers more choices for weed control materials. Research and development will…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…Mark Hoddle, director of the Center for Invasive Species Research at UC Riverside, explains why the lantern fly is so harmful. “It secretes copious amounts of “honeydew,” a waste product that encourages black,…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
With the House Appropriations Committee’s approval of a bill that includes $1.5 million in funding for issues related to smoke exposure in winegrapes, researchers will have a better opportunity to…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…the future of our planet, our health and our food.” What could plant breeding innovation mean for our future? Current gene editing research is showing remarkable promise for real-world environmental…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
…each of those regions at each location. Also, there will be an update from the California Citrus Research Board, and a recap on last spring’s international research conference on Huanglongbing…