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Alfalfa and grass hays produced in the US ending up feeding dairy cows in Riyadh or Bengbu? Who would have thought? What was once a minor curiosity has fully emerged as a major market for western US hay producers.

California is searching for solutions to the wildfire crisis. Livestock ranchers believe they can help.

Dr. Daphne Miller MD and Dr. Jagdeep Singh MD visited CASI's long-term NRI Project field in Five Points, CA on January 21st to learn about how long-term reduced disturbance and cover crop management impact soil biology and to talk about connections between soil health and human health. Dr.

Farmers grow lettuce, spinach, broccoli and other vegetables in California's Imperial Valley, Central Valley, Salinas Valley and far northern counties. However, these nutritious foods are not readily available to local low income communities.

At a time when higher education can appear bogged down by legacy, the University of California System's newest addition is far less restricted. The University of California, Merced this summer wrapped up phase one of a $1.

Did you know that fallen leaves can become a valuable garden resource? You can turn these leaves into compost. Although low in essential plant nutrients like nitrogen, the leaves still contain small amounts of all the nutrients plants need and are a valuable source of soil-improving organic matter.

In between the rain, tornado warnings, and disappointing playoff games, I took some time this long weekend to engage in some hobbies to engage my creative side. For the most part, this was relaxing. While not a hobby, I started my taxes.

Floral terminology: Perfect vs imperfect, monoecious vs dioecious Perfect flowers: contain both male parts (stamens, the male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament) and female parts (pistils, the female organs of a flower, comprising the sti...

1. 2019 California Plant and Soil Conference February 5-6, 2019 DoubleTree Hotel & Fresno Convention Center 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Tel: 559-268-1000. http://calasa.ucdavis.

When you're munching on French fries or potato chips, you're probably not thinking about the potato psyllid. But you should be. You should especially be thinking about the zebra chip. No, it's not a newly marketed potato chip or computer chip.