…the spring. Courtesy: The Almond Doctor “Peach twig borer can be a very devastating pest, especially on young orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “If you don’t…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
A multi-state research project aimed at helping growers make better-informed decisions using vineyard management technologies continues to make progress. The Efficient Vineyard Project looks to develop science-driven, precision viticulture systems…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
…research. It talks about competition for the California avocado industry and an upcoming Central Valley rural crime meeting. The top report of the day is a recap of the first snow survey of…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
…research and refining practices, the Hawaiian growers could once again ship the fruit is they met certain standards. After five years, the industry is up and running again, and cleared…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
Courtesy UC Davis Research is looking at using a combination of byproducts and the sun as a replacement for chemical fumigants. UC Davis is testing an idea that would give…
Farm Bill Strengthens Efforts of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
The 2018 Farm Bill continues financial support of multiple programs and initiatives including the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). The new farm bill includes $185 million in funding…
Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial
Further research proved that some of the sterile moths in the pilot navel orangeworm project were successful. Tests evaluating the trial that is releasing sterile NOW moths into pistachio and almond orchards…
Amazon Grocery Delivery Not as Robust as Projected
…for $13.7 billion. Another study from research firm Brick Meets Click found that households that use other grocery delivery and pickup services from physical retailers typically make orders more frequently…
Developing an Organic Dietary Supplement for Poultry
Researchers from the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biological Agricultural Engineering and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine have found a means to provide an important nutrient…
NOW Sterile Moths Not Performing Well
Navel Orangeworm Courtesy: UC ANR The sterile moths aiming to help curb navel orangeworm (NOW) populations aren’t performing very well on a small-scale. Research is following the project that is…
Looking for the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year
…nominated must have clearly represented the industry over a number of years in one or more of the following areas: finance, government, production agriculture, education, labor, research, communications, trade, and…
Improving LREC for Better Community Engagement
The folks at the Lindcove Research and Extension Center (LREC) are hoping to be able to expand and improve the facility to provide even better community outreach. The center hosts…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…use. Continuity and maintenance of some research measurements and research-related infrastructure, such as germplasm, seed storage, and greenhouses. Care for animals, plants and associated infrastructure to preserve agricultural research and…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…vying to become the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Secretary Perdue announced in August 2018 that most ERS and…