California Agriculture Content

Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 26, 2023 - 8:15am

�鶹��ý leads the way in sustainable agriculture, employing innovative research to combat the invasive broomrape weed threatening California's tomato industry.

$4.5 Million Grant Funds New Disease-Resistant Strawberries

Andy Fell — August 25, 2017 - 3:46pm

The Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, and colleagues in California and Florida have received a $4.5 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve the disease resistance and sustainable production of strawberries throughout the nation.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Seminar Slated for Dutch Ag Minister’s Visit

Patricia Bailey — November 22, 2016 - 9:11am

Martijn van Dam, the Dutch Minister for Agriculture, will visit �鶹��ý Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 28-29, as part of a trip to Northern California focused on further developing strong, collaborative relations between the Netherlands and California in agricultural technology and innovation. A Tuesday public seminar on climate-smart agriculture will feature Marjolijn Sonnema, director general agro and nature, and other Dutch officials.

Vietnamese Delegation Shares in California’s Drought Lessons

Patricia Bailey — November 09, 2016 - 4:19pm

Government officials from Vietnam, now experiencing its worst drought in nearly 100 years, visited �鶹��ý and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta this week to hear about the lessons learned during the multiyear California drought.

�鶹��ý Center Receives $10 Million to Continue Improving Ag Health and Safety

Patricia Bailey — October 25, 2016 - 2:54pm

The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at �鶹��ý has received a $10 million renewal grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The grant equips the center to continue its research, education and training efforts for California and several western states.