…food, but should be tested on a case-by-case basis. However, there are ongoing public concerns related to food safety, regulation, labeling, environmental impact, research methods, and the fact that some…
Almond Groundwater Recharge Video
…Davis research that will be funded by the almond board. Sustainable Conservation and UC Davis will then present the information to the industries involved in hopes to form best management…
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
…based on reputational surveys and research citations. This year, QS evaluated 4,226 universities, qualifying 2,691 and ranking 945 institutions. Robust veterinary research and clinical programs The veterinary school, also ranked…
Purple Produce
…Diet? Purple potatoes, for example, have antioxidant levels equal to kale and spinach. There’s plenty of evidence to support the power of purple: Research on anthocyanins indicates they may be…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to five institutions to research human and ecological health impacts…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…ranchers. While in Cuba with President Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources researchers and educators draw on local expertise to conduct agricultural, environmental, economic, youth development and nutrition research that helps California thrive. Learn more at ucanr.edu….
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…announced will support research, education, and outreach through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Water for Agriculture Challenge Area, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)….
ACP Treatment Areas Key for HLB Fight
…on psyllid populations. Researchers with University of California, industry leaders, and personnel with the Citrus Research Board and California Citrus Mutual, have developed a program to help growers implement area-wide…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…It must be deep enough to germinate where the water is in the soil (too deep and it won’t grow). Research has improved the odds in favor of the farmer…
Annual Post-Harvest Pest Control Seminar
…USDA-ARS Horticultural Research Laboratory; Ft. Pierce, Florida Trevor Suslow, Extension Research Specialist, Department of Plant Sciences; University of California, Davis Adrian Sbodio, Research Associate, Department of Plant Sciences; University of…
CDFA Fertilization Guidelines for Irrigated Agriculture Expanded
The California Fertilization Guidelines on the Fertilizer Education and Research (FREP) website have been expanded to include recommendations for 18 crops, representing more than half of the irrigated agriculture in…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba….
Johnsongrass Target of New Research
…and recent funding is starting the process to look for new tools to help control it. Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says he will be working…