This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes information on a new citrus SWAT team being established and research on cryopreserving citrus buds. Want to learn more? Click…
Produce Safety Research Underway
…eat. The center’s Executive Director Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli says one of the first steps is solid research. She says that research is very involved. For more on the center, click here….
Citrus Industry E-news: FL Fresh Citrus Report; HLB Research Summary
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes a wrap-up of the Florida fresh citrus season and a look ahead as well as an HLB research summary. Want…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…that other strains of this fungus produce. In studies on pistachios, researchers found AF36 is effective in displacing other – and damaging – fungus without increasing kernel decay. Now, researchers…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
Newly released research offers best management practices and guidelines for harvest and stockpiling of almonds to retain quality and high food safety standards. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to encourage the development of new technologies and improved efficiencies in the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
…of California presents a multifaceted program of production and environmental research results, marketing activities and guest speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to almond growers and handlers. For…
Citrus Industry E-news: Research and Citrus Economics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive has lots of timely news and a report on how research may turn bad citrus economics around. Want to learn more?…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
…of the many of weed-control field trials currently underway at the university, followed by demonstrations and discussions from staff and students about current research projects. Weed Day is July 11th….
Ag Research in Daily Life
…wrinkles. Woteki says the research isn’t just about making life easier, but healthier as well. Because of this research, carrots are 75 percent richer in provitamin A and even apple…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…to be bees and that can lead to health problems within the colony. Bees are vital in agriculture and Woteki says research into the decline is a priority for the…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Vilsack Touts Importance of Ag Research
Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why. Click to open or download audio report….
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…in fiscal 2014-2017 and $85 million in FY2018 • Specialty Crop Research Initiative funded at $50 million in FY2014-15; $55 million in FY 2016-2017; and $65 million in FY2018 •…