Ongoing research

Is Franklin's bumble bee extinct or is it just elusive? Annual search parties conducted since 2006 have failed to locate the species. Now scientists may learn its status via DNA "fingerprints.

Nutrition Policy Institute researcher, Ron Strochlic, received funding to partner with researchers from the University of California (UC) to identify promising practices to support the health of California agriculture workers.

A farm-edge hedgerow can be more than a boundary or barrier. When it comprises blue elderberry, it can be a way to integrate biodiversity in an often-simplified agricultural landscape and connect with a legacy of stewardship and use by California's Native peoples.

UC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) and the UC Master Gardener Program are joining the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, From Sept. 15 through Oct.15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to acknowledge Latinos' contributions and vital presence in the United States.

Being an inveterate Children's Book lover, I'm always on the lookout for a new children's gardening book that really piques the imagination, engages the senses, offers solid information and just soars.

Est preocupado por un sntoma de enfermedad en su campo pero no sabe cul es? Necesita ayuda para diagnosticar un sntoma? Por qu es importante tener una identificacin adecuada de las enfermedades de las plantas?

Are you concerned with a disease symptom in your field but do not know what it is? Do you need assistance diagnosing a symptom? Why is it Important to have Proper Identification of Plant Diseases?

Meetings and Announcements Soil Testing for Diagnosing Soil Problems...

Learn about their care, maintenance, propagation, and choosing pots for them. You'll hear tips for working with all kinds of varieties of succulent plants in the garden, in pots, and for special projects. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to drought conditions these stations currently have insufficient vegetative cover to provide accurate ETo data. At this time, 146 Belridge is providing the best ETo data for Kern County.