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  • Automated chambers measuring soil gas emissions in a field of young sudangrass at Desert Research and Extension Center in Imperial County. Photo by Holly Andrews
    Drip irrigation in arid regions can cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality

    Apr 8, 2022

    • Agriculture
    • Environment
    • Health
  • After six weeks of pulsed flooding for groundwater recharge, the alfalfa did not show a significant decline in yield. Photo by Helen Dahlke
    California groundwater could get recharging help from alfalfa farms

    Dec 6, 2021

    • Agriculture
    • Natural Resources
  • A new UC cost study shows potential profits in growing alfalfa organically for the organic dairy market. Photo by Rachael Long
    Organic alfalfa hay cost study released

    Apr 26, 2021

    • Economic Development
  • Leafcutter bees fly to their hive. (Photo: Kathy Keatley Garvey)
    The leafcutter bee is an efficient alfalfa pollinator

    Sep 12, 2019

    • Agriculture
  • Western bluebird eating a caterpillar pest. (Photo: Glenn Bartley/VIREO)
    Birds are beneficial too!

    Apr 24, 2019

    • Natural Resources
    • Pest Management
  • UCCE advisor Ben Faber is featured in the CIWR video on drought strategies in California mandarin production.
    Mandarin drought tips featured in final video of drought series

    Apr 6, 2018

    • Agriculture
  • Large bales of alfalfa hay are stacked on a California farm.
    California farmers rely on overseas markets to survive

    Oct 22, 2015

  • Alfalfa is an important part of a lactating cow's diet.
    UC ANR clarifies drought misconceptions

    Jul 16, 2015

  • Photo by Daniel H. Putnam, UC ANR alfalfa specialist.
    Drip irrigation in alfalfa cuts water use, but isn't for everybody

    Jul 7, 2015

  • Growers can produce more nutritious alfalfa using new low-lignin variety, says UCCE's Dan Putnam.
    New GMO alfalfa holds exciting possibilities, UC expert says

    Dec 16, 2014

  • UC now has cost estimates for growing conventional and organic walnuts.
    UC estimates production costs for walnuts, wine grapes, hay, blackeye beans

    Jul 9, 2013

  • Hay rake.
    Alfalfa benefits wildlife and the environment, in addition to its economic value

    May 29, 2013

  • A Basque arborglyph.
    ‘Sheeping off’ alfalfa fields adds value for sheep producers and growers

    Feb 12, 2013

  • Production costs for raspberries and other crops are available.
    New UC studies examine cost of producing beef, alfalfa hay, corn silage, rice, prunes, raspberries and avocados

    Dec 18, 2012

  • Organic cow graph
    UC scientists wrestle with weed control in organic alfalfa

    Jul 11, 2012

  • Researchers from UC Davis and Fresno State University have teamed up on a study to estimate alfalfa’s impact on regional nitrogen budgets and nitrate leaching losses in the Central Valley.
    UC, CSU team up on agricultural, environmental research projects

    Apr 23, 2012

  • The October–December 2011 issue of California Agriculture journal.
    Cell communication system prevents overirrigation of alfalfa

    Oct 19, 2011

  • alfalfa
    Can GE and non-GE alfalfas co-exist?

    Oct 11, 2011

  • Alfalfa is an important part of a lactating cow's diet.
    Alfalfa hay price skyrockets

    Jul 28, 2011

  • Switchgrass is a possible biofuel crop.
    Biomass may help solve world energy problems

    Dec 23, 2010

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