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 man carries a box of leafy greens from the field

Free business skills training offered to farmers, ranchers and food vendors

August 19, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Business Launchpad accepting applications for the free nine-week training until Sept. 1

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Leah Larsen of Bidwell Canyon Farm displays a container with a harvest of tomatoes and peppers from her hoophouse

In remote Modoc County, women form ‘backbone’ of agriculture

August 20, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Women play a major role in the ag sector of Modoc County, tucked in the far northeastern corner of California. They own or co-own many farms, ranches and food businesses.

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Person flies a drone over citrus grove at Lindcove REC

Discover how drones can enhance farming on Sept. 9 in Fresno County

August 13, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The public is invited to see how drones are transforming farming through precision applications, mapping, spraying and innovative field practices at UC Kearney REC.

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Many clusters and grapes on a vine in an unpruned, mothballed vineyard

Can vineyard ‘mothballing’ help growers weather wine market collapse?

July 31, 2026

By Michael Hsu

A UCCE viticulture advisor is studying vineyard “mothballing,” which entails maintaining vines with minimal inputs, while aiming to return to production in the future.

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AI-powered precision application aims individual micro-shots at weeds or crops during nighttime

Lettuce, leafy greens focus of ag tech demonstrations on Salinas Valley farm Aug. 6

July 30, 2026

By Hanif R Houston

Growers, pest control advisers, researchers, commodity group representatives and other ag professionals are invited to a UC ANR Connect Field Day on Aug. 6 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), at Sabor Farms.

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