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  • Cultivating cotton using regenerative methods can sequester carbon in the soil, keeping it from the atmosphere where it can contribute to climate change. (Photo: Pixabay)
    Consumers are driving a move to more sustainable cotton farming in California

    Sep 25, 2020

    • Agriculture
  • Using soil-building techniques in cotton production could raise the value of the crop.
    UCCE webinar intends to help farmers raise the value of California cotton

    Aug 18, 2020

    • Agriculture
  • Alan Wilcox, left, and Jeff Mitchell debate the challenges and opportunities for conservation tillage. (Photo by Farm Equipment magazine, used with permission)
    UC ANR scientist debates conservation tillage practices with industry leader

    Jun 14, 2018

    • Agriculture
  • Michael McRee of Chowchilla is honored as 2017 CASI Farmer Innovator.
    Chowchilla dairy farmer named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator

    Dec 1, 2017

  • An overflow crowd at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center learns about the benefits of farming practices that promote healthy soil.
    Better soil boosts farm profit and benefits the planet

    Jun 12, 2017

  • Conservation easement.
    Graduate Students in Extension study key California concerns

    May 23, 2017

  • Jesse Sanchez, manager of Sano Farms in Firebaugh. (Photo: USDA NRCS)
    With conservation agriculture, Firebaugh farmers use half the nitrogen and a third less water

    Nov 3, 2016

  • Meagan Terry, left, a UC Davis researcher with the Horticulture Innovation Lab in Guatemala, discusses conservation agriculture with a Guatemalan consultant and a local youth group member. (Photo by Beth Mitcham)
    More irrigation for climate-smart farming and food security in Guatemala

    Aug 30, 2016

  • Overhead irrigation application methods and locations of application devices change as the plant grows. (Photo: California Agriculture journal)
    Overhead irrigation holds water-saving potential for California farms

    Jun 22, 2016

  • A center-pivot system irrigates small grain winter forage and summer silage corn production in Denair. (Photo: Jeff Mitchell)
    Researchers see more overhead irrigation in California’s future

    May 26, 2016

  • A cover crop growing in cotton and tomato residues in a no-till agricultural field.
    No-till agriculture has substantial benefits for Central Valley residents

    Jan 14, 2016

  • Farmer Jesse Sanchez hosted an agricultural tour from Afghanistan at Sano Farms last year as part of his involvement with UC ANR's Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center.
    Valley farmer honored by White House for conservation practices

    Nov 23, 2015

  • Farms using conservation agriculture practices are in a better position to weather El Niño.
    Well-managed soils are ready to weather El Niño

    Oct 26, 2015

  • Poster from the collection of the Museum of Ventura County. (Credit: Aysen Tan)
    It's time to get serious about food waste

    Oct 1, 2015

  • Drought strategies are available for growing alfalfa and other crops.
    Drought tips available for farmers

    Aug 25, 2015

  • Installing drip irrigation is a water conservation behavior that might 'stick,' even after rains return to California. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
    Human behavior patterns influence water conservation

    May 6, 2015

  • An electric mulching mower, which cuts grass clippings into fine pieces and leaves them on the lawn. (Photo: Cheryl Reynolds)
    Grasscycling can help Californians conserve water

    Mar 5, 2015

  • Jeff Mitchell, left, presents research results at a UC ANR West Side Research and Extension Center field day.
    San Joaquin Valley row crop growers help control greenhouse gases

    Feb 19, 2015

  • No-till cover crop seeding into cotton and tomato residues.
    Conservation ag may allow farmers to be part of carbon ‘cap and trade’

    Feb 17, 2015

  • Cover crops  provide many ecosystem services, but may trigger concerns about food safety.
    UCCE offers online training for protecting food safety and natural resources

    Oct 9, 2014

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