The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production and vitality of California's abundant agricultural commodities.
Cal OAK Network to build on, grow connections between UC and organic community After pioneering the organic movement in the 1970s, California now leads the nation in number of organic farms, total organic acreage and overall organic crop value.
Growers in California grapple with plenty of climate uncertainty but a new set of tools can help wheat farmers make crucial fertilizer decisions with more precision and confidence.
Cover crops, typically planted in early fall, deliver a host of agricultural and conservation benefits. But many growers have gone away from planting them due to technical challenges and extra costs associated with the practice.