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Cooler Greenhouses, Lower Costs: UC Davis’ New Film Technology
California Ag Today
A multilayer “Cool-Cover” could help California growers save water and energy while protecting yields.
Protecting Young Fruit Trees from Heat Stress Starts Early
California Ag Today
Cultiva’s Parka gives young trees a stronger start by shielding them from heat, drought, and humidity swings during their most vulnerable growing years.
Shielding Your Fruit: A Fresh Approach to Heat and Rain Stress
California Ag Today
California growers are turning to innovative plant health solutions like Parka to protect crops from extreme weather, improve fruit quality, and streamline their spray programs.
Dust on the Rise: A Growing Threat to California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.
What to do with straw
Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension studies economics of leaving straw in fields
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.
Could Increasing Photosynthetic Capacity Help With Grower Returns?
Farm of the Future
Zeakal CEO Han Chen says this can help farmers differentiate their product based on quality.
Tree Nuts and Other Plants Know When they Have Enough Light For Photosynthesis
California Tree Nut Report
Trillion Trees Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is throwing his support to Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman's Trillion Trees Act.
Potato Late Blight Found
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Late blight was detected in one potato field north of Pasco.
BASF and Nexicor
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
PNW Wheat growers get help with stripe rust from Nexicor.
Alternative To Traditional Solar Cells
Food Forethought
Plant material could become a cheap and easy alternative to traditional solar cells.
Getting Dirty For Your Health
Food Forethought
If this time of year has you feeling low, better get out and get a little dirty.