…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…
ARS Efforts Should Help Ensure Our Wheat Supply
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their partners published a study today that should boost efforts to develop new varieties of wheat that are better equipped to resist a fungal…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
…$1.5 million to smoke taint research. California, Oregon, and Washington originally asked for $5 million, and CAWG said they would continue to seek that funding. The need for the research…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…for generations to come.” With a presence in more than 140 countries, Corteva Agriscience generated $14 billion in net sales in 2018. The Company has more than 150 research and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-04-19
…trade mission, and more information is becoming available on the latest trade mitigation package. AgNet West also hears from the Citrus Research Board about the organization’s annual Citrus Growers Educational…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…advised to develop a calendar and look to PCAs, university research websites and other available tools to help plan ahead. Practice Effective Resistance Management Techniques A topic of concern throughout…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…the different areas of California agriculture as it pertains to the prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks. The Produce-Livestock Interface Workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at the Desert Research…
Producers Encouraged to Participate in Goat Industry Study
…information that will be used to help develop new treatments, control and prevention methods for diseases and help guide future research and education efforts. Producers will have the opportunity to participate…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-17-19
…with comments from the company. More from UC ANR’s Pest Management statement about the Chlorpyrifos ban and how research has been looking into alternatives for many years as the industry…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…gene editing and other biotechnologies and preserving genetic diversity. Goals in the previous plan were updated within many genome research topics. “The blueprint identifies priorities for the kinds of research…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…industry, the National Cotton Council, Cotton Council International, the Cotton Board, and also Cotton Incorporated developed a team of researchers and scientists to research cotton and how future technologies would…