The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of environmental and production research,…
Soil Health Workshops
…the UC West Side Research and Extension Center in Five Points. The UC Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation program has invited nationally known proponents of soil health to share their experiences…
Almond Board: Study Shows Almonds Help with Weight Control
…in full swing now, we’re all likely to be around a lot of food over the next month or so. Now scientific research proves there’s a simple way to keep…
Research into Deadly Pig Virus
Researchers continue to try to find out more about a deadly virus that’s killing piglets in 17 states. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…November 14, 2013 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Orange County UC South Coast Research and Extension Center 7601 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, CA 92618 November 19, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 11:30…
DCHA Launches Membership Drive
…with calf raiser perspectives. Timely information and updates on the latest research, developments and other information important to improving calf and heifer raising and dairy business operations. Inside access to…
Citrus Industry E-news: Expanding HLB Research; OJ Sugar Issue
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes reports on HLB research expanding into the Indian River area, FDOC’s plan to tackle the OJ sugar issue…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
There’s been a lot of debate over genetically modified crops but there are some proven benefits. A new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
…education team will partner with the University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation, Training and Research Center to create and deliver a multi-class, irrigation…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…California Citrus Research Board. “Agricultural research needs to be readily available, relevant to what we need as growers, and responsive to overall industry needs,” said Craig McNamara, president of the…
Citrus Industry E-news: Good News for IFAS Center; Citrus Forecast Info
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes an update on the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center and information on the upcoming citrus crop forecast….
Fall Citrus Meeting
…frost protection, and Dr. Marylou Polek of the Citrus Research Board will speak on Huanglongbing Disease distribution and research approaches. The meeting will wrap up with a David DeGroot of…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…markets for new products, while continually improving our food safety and environmental stewardship practices.” Market enhancement, agriculture education, nutrition, and research proposals were solicited and selected through a competitive process….