…new research from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization that essentially finds that cattle, for example, are doing the planet a favor by eating grains that are not edible…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…market through providing better nutritional education. Money from the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program was also used for grower training. Multiple disciplines of research were also funded, including further development…
Avocado Industry Gets Pest Update at Recent Meeting
…potential solutions that may help solve some of those issues. Assistant Researcher of Entomology at UC Riverside Frank Byrne, discussed materials currently registered to use against avocado thrips and how…
Farm Bill Opposition Groups Discuss Strategy
…on the (conservative) right to the Organic Consumers Association and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group on the (liberal) left. Agri-Pulse attended the meeting and noted that there are going…
CME Analysis Warns of La Niña Risks
…La Niñas have roiled agricultural markets, sending prices on “wild rides,” often lower amid exceptionally high levels of volatility. Research shows the cooler-than-normal water is pooling along the Equator on…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
UC researchers have been reviewing spot fumigation techniques in almond orchards, evaluating the efficacy in test fields and considering the overall benefits to growers. The project is showing success in…
USPOULTRY Foundation Approves Funding for More Avian Influenza Research
The USPOULTRY Foundation last week approved $125,000 in additional emergency funding to support avian influenza research and communication. The research is a follow-up study on a previously funded project in…
Stabenow Intends to Meet with Clovis
…as the USDA undersecretary for research, education, and economics, which also serves as the agency’s chief scientist. The White House sent the nomination to the Senate in July. Stabenow has…
Gluten Free Wheat Near Reality
Researchers in Europe are close to creating a gluten-free bread. A team of scientists using CRISPR gene-editing technology has found a way to reduce the number of gluten proteins in…
Soft Durum Wheat Opens Door to Expand Food Uses
…Morris, it imparts an appealing aroma, flavor and color to pizza crusts, baguettes and other baked goods. Read more about this research in the September 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
GMO’s Take New Approach with Non-Browning Apples
…species. The non-browning apples will be among the earliest offerings of genetically modified food specifically marketed to consumers. Research has found that the browning that occurs when the flesh of…
“i5k” is for Insects
…14,220 genes in the bed bug’s genome. This research is a foundation for new bed bug control methods. Read more about i5k in the September 2017 issue of AgResearch magazine….
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…UC ANR’s nine research and extension centers can provide locations to field-test products and demonstrate their effectiveness. For example, start-up Blue River is testing its technology by flying a drone…
Ireland Tops U.S. in Food Security
…to concerns about agricultural research spending and government policy trends. Which may make the world’s top food exporter a less-certain place to get a meal. Researchers for the Global Food…