Mark your calendars—several important events are coming up for growers, PCAs, and agricultural professionals. These summits and expos offer access to the latest research, expert speakers, and networking opportunities across…
California Avocado Society Takes Proactive Steps
…cultivation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and learn about the latest research and developments shaping the future of avocado farming. In addition to expert-led…
Innovations and Insights Field Day
…professionals and learn about the latest research and developments shaping the future of avocado farming. Online registration for the event is now available. In addition to expert-led sessions, the event…
Event Dates Coming Up for Almonds, Organic Summit, Strawberries
Emmanuel Anin, via Wikimedia Commons Here’s some event dates you need to put on your calendar. The Almond Board of California will have their production research Summit on June 18…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…research, prevention, and outreach to combat PD, GWSS, and other designated pests like viruses, mealybugs, and the spotted lanternfly. The assessment has supported over $57 million in research since 2001,…
Grant Funding Available Through USDA Programs
…as berries, tree nuts, and leafy greens, contribute significantly to the U.S. agricultural economy. SCBGP funding supports research, production improvements, food safety measures, and promotional efforts designed to increase the…
A Showcase of Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology
…more than 20 talented teams from universities and research institutions worldwide, each competing for a share of over $50,000 in total prizes. The challenge provided a platform for emerging innovators…
CDFA Seeking Qualified Applicants for Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee
…role in advising the CDFA Secretary on rodent-related research, with a particular emphasis on studies funded by surcharges. These research efforts aim to improve pest management strategies that significantly impact…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…reduction to 1980s levels. Key changes include dissolving the Office of Research and Development and the Office of Science and Technology, and creating a new Office of Applied Science. Critics…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…affecting 1,500 farmers who will need to travel to Lancaster or Visalia for services. The new administration aims to cut costs, saving billions. The segment also covered research at the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…need for further research and public input on these issues. The Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed the upcoming California Citrus and Specialty Crop Conference in Tampa, Florida, on August…
California Wine Grape Growers Voting
…the sap from the xylem tissue of a vine. Reyes Garcia III, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California wine grape growers are voting on the continuation…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…shifted to geopolitical issues, including Ukraine’s resistance to ceding territory. Additionally, they explored cross-breeding dairy and beef cattle to improve efficiency and market value, citing USDA research and efforts at…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins talks with the media during a visit to the Grand Farm research center near Fargo, North Dakota, with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). Photo by Sabrina…