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Fall 1997 Issue:Independent Projects
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)- Fall Seminars emphasize ag personnel management
- Market expert to analyze ag economy
- 1998 safety conference still open to exhibitors
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)- Zoldoske earns CIT title
New director outlines hopes for expanded services in the areas of education and training - Grower opens vineyard to drip irrigation study
- Plant propagation
Research team attempts to develop new hibiscus hybrid by fusing cells of different species
Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research - (CFSNR)- Culinary creations
Student team develops new recipes for foods featuring dried fruits - Salsa sales indicate promise of new product
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)- Agency conducts irrigation study
CIMIS data used in experiment to determine effect of deficit irrigation - For more CIMIS information
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Summer 1997 Issue:
Independent Research Projects
- CATI will expand role in developing public policy
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A special message to friends of the California Agricultural Technology Institute from the director - Research will focus on farm worker safety
- Kenef tried as cattle feed
Research indicates that kenaf would be viable as a supplemental feed for range cattle - Publication explains feedlot monitoring
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)- Distance learning
Agricultural safety course will be taught at three campuses using latest in audio-video technology - Computer simulation predicts effects of farm water shortages
- Exhibitors sought for 1998 conference
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT)- Testing protocol established for use with sand
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by Ed Norum, Special Projects Engineer, Center for Irrigation Technology - Elephant grass pulled, placed in new location
- Gypsum applications to continue
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)- Striegler appointed to head VERC
Research specialist brings "in-house" experience into new leadership role - Long-term study to compare viticultural methods
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)- CIMIS web site offers daily, monthly info on weather
- Local agencies add new stations to CIMIS network
- Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno
- Call for more CIMIS information
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Independent Research Projects
- Monitoring feedlot cattle
Trials test electronic method of tracking cattle weight gain during feedlot operations - From the director: CATI team sets sights on 21st century agriculture
- New web site hosts virtual agricultural community
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB)
Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research - (CFSNR)
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT) New irrigation system has potential to reduce spray, lower equipment costs- Emitter testing raises complex issues
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC) Processed juice shows protein stability after initial treatments with adsorbent resins- Australian grape variety may prove viable as new "San Joaquin Valley red"
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS) DWR sponsors study seeking more efficient means of determining crop corfficient (Kc)- Weekly ETo Comparisons for Fresno
- Call for more CIMIS information
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Independent Research Projects Fabrics made from naturally colored cottons rank high-grade pima in some test categories
- New director takes position at CATI helm
Center for Agricultural Business - (CAB) Study shows California companies place top priority on sales in domestic market- Ag safety issues to be addressed
Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research - (CFSNR)
Center for Irrigation Technology - (CIT) CIT teams with state agency to re-examine sprinkler effectivness for reducing runoff- Laser method tried for measuring sprinkler drops
Viticulture and Enology Research Center - (VERC)
California Irrigation Management Information System - (CIMIS)
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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).