Food Blog

Six ag tech companies will demonstrate their technologies at a VINE Connect Field Day on Dec. 5 at UC ANR's Lindcove Research and Extension Center. This cohort focuses on citrus.

Researchers across California are developing new varieties of dry beans and testing them in a hunt for larger seed size, higher yield, tolerance to drought and heat, and resistance to disease and pests. Scientists discussed their progress during the recent UC Dry Bean Field Day.

The inaugural California Earthworkers Summit brought together farmers and other food producers in Santa Cruz to discuss approaches to climate, environment, agriculture and food system resilience on Sept. 11–12.

The Alliance will coordinate nine regional innovation hubs that will deploy cutting-edge technology, train the next generation of workers and attract private investment.

In February, Leonel Jimenez started as the UCCE area director for Kings, Kern and Tulare counties. Born and raised in Reedley, Jimenez said he's come "full circle."