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Robots Help Fight Powdery Mildew with UV Lights Jun 8, 2020
Robots fitted with ultraviolet light lamps that roam vineyards at night are proving effective at killing powdery mildew, a devastating pathogen for many crops, including grapes. Researchers at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, […]
California’s Strict Air Quality Regulations Help Farmers Prosper, Study Finds Mar 18, 2020
Farmers in California’s Central Valley are not known for their love of government regulations, but those same growers have seen a boost in the productivity of their high-value crops – […]
Trade Aid: Last Payment Sent, Check Your Bank – DTN Feb 5, 2020
Farmers should see the third and final round of Market Facilitation Program payments in the bank by the end of the week, USDA announced in a news release on Monday. […]
Texas Field Reports: Wine Grape Quality Above Average Despite Challenges Aug 6, 2019
A challenging year for vineyards could culminate with exceptional 2019 wines from Texas wine grapes, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Michael Cook, AgriLife Extension viticulture program specialist, […]
Tree Crops: July Events Focus On Early Problem Detection Technology Jun 27, 2019
Citrus, nut, and grape growers will receive information on early-stage problem detection technology and its place in managing tree-crop yields during four California sessions in July. Bakersfield, Fresno, Paso Robles, […]
California: Spotted Lantern Fly – Looking For An Ally Before It Hits Key Crops Jun 18, 2019
UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts, and avocados. The pest, a sap-sucking spotted lantern […]
Chlorpyrifos Insecticide: California Moves to Ban it – DTN May 10, 2019
California regulators are moving to cancel chlorpyrifos registrations in the latest of a series of moves targeting a key insecticide used by farmers. The California Environmental Protection Agency announced in […]
Texas Field Reports: Fruit Crop Looks Good Following Freeze Apr 2, 2019
Texas fruit crops appear set for a good year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Larry Stein, AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Uvalde, said crops like peaches, […]
California Walnuts: Genome Deciphering – Better Varieties Coming? Mar 26, 2019
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it […]
USDA Funding: $66Mln Allocated to Protect Against Plant Pest, Disease Feb 17, 2019
USDA has allocated $66 million to support 407 projects that will strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, threat mitigation, and safeguard the nursery production system. Funding is provided […]
