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  • 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
  • UC is working with several private companies on industrial hemp research.
    UC Agriculture and Natural Resources hemp research continues in 2020

    Sep 24, 2020

    • Agriculture
  • Hemp growing in breeding plots at UC ANR's West Side Research and Extension Center in Five Points in September 2019.
    Early UC hemp research already yielding results

    Oct 29, 2019

    • Agriculture
    • Economic Development
  • Hydroponically grown sprouts at six days old. (Photo: Dan Putnam)
    Madera farmer says feeding sprouted grain to sheep improves milk quality

    Jun 24, 2016

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

    Jul 7, 2015

  • The center pivot system at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center before crops were planted.
    UC scientists helping farmers reduce water needs

    Jan 26, 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

  • Toxins on the soil surface can look like snow.
    Farmers dealing with unwelcome 'snow'

    Mar 17, 2014

  • It takes 50 gallons of water to produce 2 ounces of cheese, according to Mother Jones' article.
    Water inputs for dairy products outlined by Mother Jones

    Mar 11, 2014

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

    Jul 11, 2012

  • GMO labeling is not required in the United States. Some manufacturers label foods that do not contain GMOs.
    Good neighbor farming can take the edge off the GMO debate

    Oct 11, 2011

  • Yolo County Climate Action Plan
    Yolo County approves Climate Action Plan

    Mar 18, 2011

  • Roundup Ready alfalfa news and a news roundup

    Feb 18, 2011

  • switchgrass
    Green energy may generate more greenbacks for farmers

    Jan 19, 2011

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

    Dec 23, 2010

  • A sample of switchgrass.
    Biofuel is a growing opportunity for California

    May 27, 2010

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