Food Blog

The Food Blog covers our latest research and extension work to advance and optimize the production and vitality of California's abundant agricultural commodities.

A person crouches on the left side of the field taking photos of the yellow wild mustard cover crop

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See IPM weed management strategies in row crops June 11 in Sutter County

June 4, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UCCE Sutter-Yuba will host a free field day on IPM weed management strategies in row crops on Thursday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Meridian.

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UC workshops for growing wine grapes and nuts in extreme and variable weather June 8, 9 and 12

June 2, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

A special workshop series focused on growing wine grapes and nut crops in variable weather will be held in Stockton, Modesto and Parlier.

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Kearney REC employee Ryan Puckett uses a wand to water tea plants in a greenhouse

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Brewed awakening: UC explores tea’s potential as ‘champion crop’ for California

May 21, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Scientists at Kearney Research and Extension Center are studying tea as a potential high cash-value, climate-resilient crop for the Central Valley and other regions.

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UC Orchard Spray Nozzle Day aims for spray efficiency May 29

May 8, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Tree crop growers, pest control advisers (PCAs) and others looking to improve spray efficiency, coverage and drift management in orchard systems are encouraged to attend Orchard Spray Nozzle Day on May 29.

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Two cartoon chickens. One listens through a stethoscope held against an egg as the other presses her ear against the other side of the egg

Don’t wing it: Vets pen ‘Dr. Cluck’ book to help keep chickens healthy, safe

April 29, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The new book “Dr. Cluck’s Backyard Chickens” provides backyard chicken owners with science-based advice for poultry care at every life stage

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