…also reported a perceived decline in deer, turkey and bobwhite quail that was attributed, at least partially, to feral hog infestations. The study noted that more research is needed to…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…Block Grant Program for projects supporting specialty crop growers through research and programs to increase demand. Interested applicants should apply directly through their state departments of agriculture, which administer a…
Creating an Easy and Fast HLB Test
HLB research is looking to adapt some widely used platforms to detect the disease faster and easier. Researchers are looking for a better way to identify huanglongbing (HLB)-infected trees and…
Citrus Industry This Week: Bactericide Update; New Citrus Plant Pathologist
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes an update on bactericide use and an introduction of the new citrus plant pathologist at Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC)….
Healthier Shopping
…College of Business NMSU researchers gaining national attention for grocery shopping research Writer: Adriana M. Chavez, NMSU Senior Communications Specialist Two New Mexico State University professors are gaining national exposure…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…Informed Partnership (a research and outreach program providing technical support to beekeepers that is funded primarily by USDA with support from others) to address sampling needs for affected hives both…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…it was caught or farmed. Our Seafood selector does a lot of the work for you, synthesizing and simplifying the research. But when you’re at the fish counter or restaurant,…
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
…these are QS’s global surveys of academics and employers, which are used to assess institutions’ international reputation in each subject. The second two indicators assess research impact, based on research…
National Weed Appreciation Day
…herb. Before using any weed as a food source, make sure it is correctly identified and that it is free of herbicides and pesticides. Research the safe edible part of…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
Pigweed (Amaranthus palmeri) Everett Griner talks about pigweed in today’s Agri View. Pigweed Research From: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Amaranthus palmeri Amaranthus palmeri is a species of edible flowering plant…
Lettuce Research Grant
Cal Poly Pomona Professor Awarded Major Grant for Lettuce Research A plant science professor at Cal Poly Pomona has received a $416,343 state grant to study how to grow lettuce…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…(SBC), represents a collaboration between industry partners and UC Davis with the collective goal of providing advanced research, education, training and scientific information on seed issues and technologies. The SBC,…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…projects, experiences, and applied research, it provides grounded, credible, and useable assessment methods. The Local Food System Toolkit can be used by policy makers, community leaders, private businesses or foundations…
Identifying HLB From Bacteria Proteins
…their research is looking for what the bacteria produces. The research has identified proteins that the bacteria creates which seem to be easier to find in a tree. Ma says…