A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
A recently released report provides different options for addressing water issues in the San Joaquin Valley. Research conducted on behalf of the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) estimates that…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…to research published this month in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The new research also showed that infected vines weren’t able to conduct water effectively, leaving whatever sugar…
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…does bring us a lot of challenges,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “It makes it difficult, often, to get into our fields on a timely basis to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
…NASA Administrator shares how new research is helping growers make better irrigation decisions and there is some news regarding the first water allocation announcement made by the Central Valley Project….
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…pruning research is nothing new. Zhuang said research into the practice started decades ago. “Mechanization, particularly mechanical pruning, is nothing new and has been around for 20 or 30 years,”…
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
…where actually the vast majority now is Sw5 in both fresh market and processing tomatoes,” said Turini. Research will continue through this season, with testing alternative varieties for resistance capabilities…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
…portfolio includes approximately 30 specialty products which are produced at two U.S. manufacturing facilities located in California and Arkansas. Nutrien’s acquisition will include Actagro’s research and development team, as well…
California Cattle Council Vote Approaches
…was signed by then-Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018. The underlying focus of the council would be research, promotion, and marketing to benefit California cattle producers. Ballots are believed to…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…began treating it with broad spectrum materials which proved to be ineffective. UC Cooperative Extension research has determined a more effective control material for the pest. “A newer product, Sivanto…
Broccoli Byproducts Showing Benefits as Poultry Feed Additive
…in those eggs and we’re following that up with more research now,” King noted. The next step in the research will be to take a closer look at exactly how…
Almond Update: Orchard Recycling Research Showing Strong Results
Orchard recycling research has been going on for over 10 years. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Brent Holtz has been leading the project and said they continue to see positive results….
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…that improves farm safety net programs, protects federal crop insurance, and preserves strong rural development and research initiatives. At USDA we are eager to hear from our stakeholders on policy…