"Update" Newsletter Your avenue to the issues in applied agricultural research!

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Other years: 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,  1997,  1996,  1995,  1994

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Update is the flagship publication of the California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI). The quarterly newsletter highlights new research, work in progress, and results of projects recently completed. Use the search engine below to learn of specific research, or simply browse through articles in recent issues in the areas of agribusiness (CAB), food science and nutrition (CFSNR), irrigation (CIT), or viticulture and enology (VERC).

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Fall 2002 issue:
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Independent Projects/Articles

• Tracking animal behavior: Natural resources research provides habitat data that will aid in devising management strategies
• Calcium may control Erwinia effects on potatoes

Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)

• Issues conference to feature outlooks on ag trends
• CAB to sponsor education classes for contractors
• Upcoming events

Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research - (CFSNR)

• Ozone conference to address food processing applications

Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)

• Survey draws grower feedback on water issues
• Workshop to address system monitoring

Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)

• Research leader brings experts together to produce textbook
• Table grape trials… Newly released white and black varieties undergo viticulture trials

California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)

• Selecting a weather station for your area
• For more CIMIS information…
• Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno

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Summer 2002 issue:
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Independent Projects/Articles

• Tests show more options for stone fruit growers
• Ozone research spawns conference set for October

Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)

• Dried on the Vine: Economic study reveals significant yield increases with new production method
• Upcoming events

Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)

• Demonstration site offers ideas for water conservation
• Pump design, frost protection set as workshop topics
• Former technician Brown falls to leukemia

Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)

• New barrel house will enhance research
• Upcoming events

California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)

• Dial-Up/Telnet data retrieval options to end
• For more CIMIS information…
• Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno

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Spring 2002 issue:
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Independent Projects/Articles

• Study shows fruit matures later in orchard treated with biosolids
• Researchers complete reports on eutypa and 2,4-D projects

Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)

• Lending institute targets finance professionals
• Farm labor force remains difficult to define
• Upcoming events

Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)

• Mapping Soil Salinity: Field salinity distribution map will be created, used for precision farm management
• Irrigation topics to be addressed in summer sessions
• Task force to address chemigation issues

Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)

• Methods tested for measuring juice nitrogen: Researchers compare Formol, other methods in effort to provide more options to winemakers
• Researchers complete reports on eutypa and 2,4-D projects
• Upcoming events

California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)

• “Non-ideal” weather station site studies planned
• For more CIMIS information…
• Weekly ETo Comparisons for FresnoIndependent Projects/Articles

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Winter 2001-02 issue:
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Independent Projects/Articles

• Taking ACTION against ag crime – CATI will apply Internet, database expertise in collaborative effort to track, reduce farm thefts
• From the director: State budget crisis hinders ARI support of research

Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)

• Coastal vistas to enhance ag safety conference
• New CAB director assumes post–Mechel Paggi gained skills in international trade arena
• Upcoming events

Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)

• CALIFT program to boost valley exports–Marketing specialist travels to Latin America to promote SJV products
• Zoldoske to lead Irrigation Association
• Spring workshops to address irrigation

Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)

• Overhead imaging explored for vineyard management
• Issues conference set for March 14, 15
• Upcoming events

California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)

• New CIMIS web site offers improved features
• For more CIMIS information…
• Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno

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