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Winter Weather and La Nina
Fruit Grower Report
La Nina has arrived and that means a winter with probably a little more precipitation and a bit cooler than average.
Winter Weather Wetter
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With La Nina now firmly in place, our upcoming winter months should be a bit cooler and a bit wetter than average.
Cracking the Code of the Perfect Plum
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.
Corn Growers Applaud California's E15 and Ag Sales to China Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Applause from National Corn Growers Association President after California Governor signs bill legalizing E15 in the state, and the U.S. ag industry continues to lose sales from trade severances with China and others.
California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries
California Ag Today
The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
Growing Agriculture Beyond Earth
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF scientist Anna-Lisa Paul earns top honor for pioneering plant research in space and extreme environments.
Cow Farts and Climate Change Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first two myths about cattle’s contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.
Cow Farts and Climate Change Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first two myths about cattle’s contribution to climate change are that the methane produced by cattle is that same as greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels, and that the methods used for assessing global warming are accurate.
Deep Soil Ecotron
Idaho Ag Today
U of I to host soft opening of unique soil research facility
Drone firefighter.
Idaho Ag Today
U of I researchers hope to demonstrate that a large drone can be an effective tool for restoring wildfire-scorched rangeland in rugged and inaccessible locations.
Ag must be engaged
Idaho Ag Today
“The Changing Face of Agriculture” was the theme of this year’s Idaho Ag Summit.
Beef and young kids
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho study finds consuming beef during the critical first year of life strongly correlates with improved cognitive function among 3- to 5-year-olds.
New wheat commision building
Idaho Ag Today
The plan to construct a new Idaho Wheat Commission building, discussed and planned for years, is no longer in a holding pattern.
Winter Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
Winter Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
We're kicking off the new year with some interesting weather with a lot of snow in the mountains and strong storms. Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Sciences professor at the University of Washington, says we are in the midst of a La Nina, a weak La Nina, but it has implications for the winter.
Bomb Cyclone
Fruit Grower Report
Depending on where you get your weather news, you might be convinced the recent “bomb cyclone” that brought severe winds to Washington state was caused by climate change, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass has a different take.