…goal of the research was to produce for the first time, reliable data on the drought’s impact in the San Joaquin Valley – the state’s farming heartland, said Provost Lynnette…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…5,000 plant species with integrated pest management. Ken and Deena Altman founded the Center for Applied Horticultural Research, a non-profit research and teaching center dedicated to advancing a sustainable horticulture…
Helping Plants Draw Moisture From Air
…the current root system can’t get to. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC Director of Education and Training Larry Simpson says research has recently discovered that the fungi also increases the plants ability…
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
…research showed a continued increase in organic production. Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo County Director Mary Bianchi says recent added support and continued research is part of the reason why….
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…on FOX. About California Strawberry Commission The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency located in Northern California charged with conducting research to support California’s strawberry industry. With an…
Peanut Allergy Research
Cathy Isom tells us about the scientific breakthrough on peanuts and why it could mean the popular snack could be consumed by even those who were once allergic. Peanut Allergies…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…visited offices of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), research facilities at Colorado State University (CSU) and cattle-production operations in Colorado. Funding support for…
Two Species of Borer in California
Researchers have proved that there are two different species of the polyphagous shot hole borer in Southern California, but the two types have similar characteristics. Two Species of Borer The…
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
…higher into the tree and the wounds can cause significant damage. New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging Lightle says research hasn’t proven that trees can heal themselves from cankers and…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
…Harry Scott Smith Scholarship fund. How to Help Research Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle has done extensive research on many natural defenses such as the parasitic wasp tamarixia on Asian…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…actionable insights to farmers, agriculture businesses, scientists or consumers. In addition, Microsoft is granting cloud-computing awards to aid university researchers and students who wish to take part in the challenge….
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing, and community facilities to…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…and maximize re-use of all co-products in the production process. The comprehensive nature of this new research provides a solid foundation for our ongoing work in this area.” Current research…