…table olives are processed as black ripes and sold at the retail level. Ways to harvest table olives mechanically actually already exist, Flynn said, noting that UC researchers have even…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…meal contained only almond instead of almond and pistachio. Read more about this research in the October 2016 issue of AgResearch online. ARS is USDA’s chief in-house scientific research agency….
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…door for increased research. The Agency indicated it would expand the number of registered manufacturers that supply marijuana for research purposes. For many years, since the 1930’s, the federal government…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…two-decade high. The number of commercial bee colonies is still significantly higher than it was in 2006 when colony collapse disorder was first documented. Some research has linked neonicotinoid insecticides…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
Six New Members Join Board in Advance of October 5 Public Board Meeting Session The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Board of Directors has appointed six new members, significantly…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…from daily dairy management. “We are committed to continually providing users with the latest innovations and upgrades,” says SCR Dairy General Manager Tom Breunig. “Our research and development team continues…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…and implementation recommendations; Broadband and rural connectivity issues for farmers markets, small farms, and retailers; Pest and disease detection, research and grant funding; Port and transportation inspection issues and development;…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research…
Taking the Melodrama out of Almond Orchard Recycling
…Brent Holtz, UC Cooperative Extension advisor in San Joaquin County and the research leader. “But co-generation plants are closing and our research is showing that incorporating the biomass into the…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…protected list as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added yellow-faced bees to the list after years of research showed they are endangered. The rule is effective on October 31….
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
…billion. The company’s expenses were flat year-over-year on an as-reported basis. Expenses increased primarily due to $280 million in PCB litigation. Research and Development costs decreased slightly due to currency…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…Pacific Southwest Region, said research indicates stands of pine trees at lower elevations will be exposed to a change in climate and, inevitably, “conifers will disappear.” In some cases, these…
ACP Movement Shows History Repeating Itself
Research is looking at what we can learn from the Asian citrus psyllid’s (ACP) history, specifically ACP movement throughout Southern California. Psyllid finds in Central California are mimicking the insect’s…
Properly Identifying Sugarcane Aphid
…pest. The sugarcane aphid has made its way into California, where it is affecting sorghum crops. Jeff Dahlberg, director of Kearney Research and Extension Center, said some growers may mistake…