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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).
Fall 2004 issue:
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Independent Projects/Articles
Team develops e-commerce model for confectionary products
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)
Agribusiness conference set for November
Upcoming events
Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research - (CFSNR)
Food science research on the rebound: New research center head seeks increase in industry partnerships
Research, development goals for CFSNR
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)
Ag engineer applies skills to water, air quality studies
Testing protocol developed for SWAT controllers
Upcoming events
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)
Sensory evaluation: New laboratory offers evaluation of university, commercial wines
Upcoming events
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)
Study under way to reevaluate net radiation (Rn) estimation
For more CIMIS information…
Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno (Chart): 06/01/04–09/31/04
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Independent Projects/Articles
Forest study may provide keys to fire suppression techniques
Research program addresses urban forestry issues
Diet, flight studies may help in medfly control
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)
Motor vehicle safety program gets funding boost
Chinese supermarkets present export opportunity
Upcoming events
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)
CO2 applications evaluated in commercial strawberry fields
Irrigation methods eyed: Comparison study of four methods indicates surface and subsurface drip provide greatest efficiency
Upcoming events
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)
Cabernet trials focus on canopy management
Upcoming events
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)
Reference Evapotranspiration: Definitions and Uses
For more CIMIS information…
Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno (Chart): 3/1/04–5/31/04
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Independent Projects/Articles
- Educators educated on biotechnology issues facing California agriculture
- Legume study tracks nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)
- Workshop to focus on risk management
- Economics study targets juice concentrate market
- Website to highlight risk management
- Upcoming events
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)
- New irrigation strategies address West Side salt, selenium problems
- Elephant grass makes impressive showing in dairy lactation trials
- Students’ work impresses judges at conference
- Upcoming events
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)
- Eutypa fungus eyed up-close in molecular study
- Upcoming events
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)
- CIMIS announces release of upgraded website
- For more CIMIS information…
- Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno (Chart): 12/01/03–02/29/04
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Winter 2003-2004 issue:
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Headlines from this issue { page top }
Independent Projects/Articles
- Research to be showcased at farm show (p. 1)
- Biotechnology may provide pathway to nematode control (p. 2)
- Dairy biogas collection system converts methane into electricity (p. 7)
- Water center draws additional federal support (p. 8)
Center for Agricultural Business – (CAB)
- Annual AgSafe conference set for Feb. 4, 5 (p. 1)
- CAB to partner in developing risk management workshops for growers (p. 3)
- Agribusiness outlooks available on line (p. 3)
- Lending institute organizers plan summer sessions (p. 3)
- Upcoming events (p. 3)
Center for Irrigation Technology – (CIT)
- Commercial field trials favor air injection system (p. 4)
- Upcoming events (p. 4)
Viticulture and Enology Research Center – (VERC)
- Industry partnership boosts VERC production, research programs (p. 5)
- Coastal reference to address grape, wine issues (p. 5)
- Upcoming events (p. 5)
California Irrigation Management Information System – (CIMIS)
- Outreach activities planned by CIMIS and UCD Extension (p. 6)
- Have you benefited from using the CIMIS data? (p. 6)
- For more CIMIS information… (p. 6)
- Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno (Chart): 09/01/03–11/31/03 (p. 6)
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{ CATI , also CAB , CFSNR , CIMIS, CIT , VERC }
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CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE - CATI
College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
California State University, Fresno
{ CATI , also CAB , CFSNR , CIMIS, CIT , VERC }
Copyright © 2000. All rights reserved.
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE - CATI
College of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology
California State University, Fresno