…process. Researchers and professors presented at the HLB summit what they believe needs to be done in California to avoid the devastation other states have seen from the disease. HLB…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…renewable energy. USDA also supports global food security through in-country capacity building, basic and applied research, and support for improved market information, statistics and analysis. “Climate Change, Global Food Security…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…in feedstock production, research, refining capacity, distribution and new market development have resulted in an a sophisticated and growing American biofuels industry. “America’s renewable energy industry has quickly expanded and…
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
…the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) says producers with gas irrigation engines aren’t the only one’s switching over. PERC has created some testimonials from California growers who have switched…
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
…She has also worked on research examining the food environment as a determinant for obesity and community-based behavioral interventions focused on chronic disease prevention. She received her bachelor’s degree and…
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
…Prevention (CDC). “Thus, with the ever-changing antibiotic landscape, research, education and constantly improving stewardship is imperative.” “Stewardship is a cycle, not something we do and then forget,” said Dr. Mike…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
…multi-state projects. Proposals must include partners located in at least two different states and address regional or national-level specialty crop issues, including food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific…
Citrus Industry This Week: Greening-Resistant Trees; HLB Dialog
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about new research developments from the University of Florida on HLB and a letter to the Citrus Industry editor from Bill…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
…and many other organizations. Sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), the Propane Farm Incentive Program is a research program that provides a financial incentive up to $5,000…
California Citrus Mutual Donates $25,000 Biological Control Research
…sciences department at Cal Poly Pomona for research on Tamarixia radiate, a biological control agent for the Asian citrus psyllid. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive insect known to…
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Bug Vacuum Research The lygus bug remains a major problem for strawberry growers in…
Citrus Industry This Week: Small Citrus Growers Try to Stay Afloat; Box Tax Vote
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from Florida Citrus Commissioner, Ned Hancock and information from Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Chief Operations Officer, Harold Browning about…
Register Today for HLB Early Detection Technology Summit
…of research is being conducted, but for a variety of reasons, the new technologies are not being utilized in the field or for regulatory application. California Citrus Mutual and the…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…and working with industry and consumers to conserve water through efficient fixtures and practices. More information about water research grants and recipients: www.epa.gov/research-grants/water-research-grants For more information about PPIC visit: http://www.ppic.org/main/home.asp…