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Goals of the agricultural applied engineering program towards research and extension is to improve pesticide spray application efficiency in orchard production and reduce general pesticide use in the San Joaquin Valley region of California.
My program's focus is to reduce losses, improve fruit quality and safety, increase consumption, and expand markets. I work with fresh fruit and nut industries to identify and investigate arising issues, then creating and introducing new technologies as pilot programs with expansion, if needed.
The purpose of the IR-4 program is to ensure that producers of specialty crops and ornamental plants have adequate tools to conduct sound, sustainable integrated pest management. Companies that develop and sell crop protection products focus their resources on major crops to maximize profits.
Academics from multiple University of California campuses maintain offices and conduct research at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Below is a list of the current groups conducting research here.
The Wilson Lab is focused on the development, evaluation and adoption of integrated pest management practices for arthropod pests in orchards and vineyards - primarily almonds, pistachios, walnuts, figs, and wine grapes.
The Trouillas lab is specialized in fruit and nut crop pathology. Our research program aims to solve disease problems affecting major fruit and nut crops by delivering efficient and innovative management strategies.
NOTES: Effective July 1st to September 30th, our temporary housing facilities at Kearney Ag Center have a minimum length of stay of seven nights. Thank you for your understanding. Payments for temporary housing are due ON or BEFORE the arrival date.
Click below to see how CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE is responding to COVID-19. These links will supply teachers with nutrition education and physical activity resources to provide to their students while working remotely.
