Ongoing research

A typical day for Dee Keese starts with a 10-mile walk at 5 a.m. and her morning wraps up with a swim. Although Keese is in her late 70s, her daily routine would not surprise you if you knew what she has been doing for the last 48 years.

Last year roughly half of the rice acreage was left fallow. We have been conducting research (funded by the Rice Research Board) looking at the differences between rice grown after a fallow versus rice grown following rice. We have found that rice following a fallow has higher yield potential.

Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that Brent Hales will be joining UC ANR as the new associate vice president for research and cooperative extension beginning July 1.

Tree Selection for Bakersfield and the Valley portion of Kern County...

UC Master Gardeners are known for their passion for gardening and their commitment to sharing knowledge with their communities. Today, we want to shine a light on some extraordinary individuals who have gone above and beyond in their roles as community connection leaders.

Spring is here! We're all excited to make that first visit to our local nursery where we'll be tempted to buy one or more of those lush and inviting hanging baskets. As we hang them up, we have dreams of their blooms being long-lasting and lovely all spring and summer long.

They came, they saw, they participated. Youngsters--and the young at heart--headed over to Briggs Hall during the 109th annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day to create art masterpieces--masterpieces involving maggots.

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Recruitment #23-9550-01 Date Opened 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 5/12/2023 5:00:00 PM Salary $44.94 - $44.94/hour; $93,475.20 - $93,475.

Ornamental Plant of the Month African Daisy Book of the Month The Humane Gardener Recipe of the Month Wraps Garden Guide Safety Notes...