Biostimulants are emerging as valuable tools for enhancing plant growth, offering several benefits for growers. Dr. Holly Little, Director of Research and Development at Acadian Plant Health, explains that biostimulants…
Study Continues on Advancing Carbon Markets
Carbon dioxide, CO2 emissions, carbon footprint concept Image by simpson33/DepositPhotos Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…the way CDPR is looking at new products, even if it’s in IR-4 where they do that additional research that’s necessary. It’s been challenging,” Morgan noted. “The synthetic chemistry pipeline…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…Lewis said ABC has been involved with several research efforts to look at the potential of different biological options. “By doing that third-party evaluation, we hope to give both growers…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…the research and development processes, especially as farmers are losing access to synthetic crop protection tools. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia Karen Ross, Secretary of the California…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s, show carrot research results look promising for a variety of materials. Tune in for…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…smoke taint, and the Australian Wine Research Institute explains on its webpage that the compounds in smoke primarily responsible for the taint are the free volatile phenols that are produced…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) invited host Sabrina Halvorson to its event in Napa County this week, where it presented Fisher Vineyards with the Energy for Everyone Hero…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
…environmental impacts. The report also details several recommendations focused on better information and support to address barriers to cover crop implementation. The report suggests enhancing research on cover crops’ water…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…ABC’s nutrition research investments. Advancing the knowledge around the nutritional value of almonds is a significant factor in building demand. “This committee helps ABC decide where to prioritize nutrition research…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…agency experts, with final selections coordinated with the California Air Resources Board and USDA-NRCS. Non-qualifying practices might receive research grants instead. Details on proposal requirements and submission can be found…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. UC Cooperative Extension researchers are asking farmers and industry members to help with current rice research projects involving watergrass resistance and tadpole shrimp….
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…umbrella-sedges, sprangletop, broadleaves, and grasses. The product already exists in a granular form called Butte. Its efficacy as a tank mix partner is not yet known, research is ongoing. Zembu,…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…