Ongoing research

Many of you have been asking for an update regarding our official telecommute and limited onsite operations timeframe.

Plants that have adapted to the conditions found in a desert-scape are called Xerophytes. They tend to have smaller leaves and many have a waxy surface which helps the plant retain water.

April 1, 2020 CASI Web Blog A podcast describing the growth of no-till and strip-till in California, produced by the National No-till Farmer Association, is now available at their website, https://www.no-tillfarmer.

Our program had a fantastic spring schedule of classes and events planned. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 concerns, they've been canceled or postponed. Gardeners are innovative people by nature, so we won't let this stop us! We plan on bringing programs to you virtually.

Communities support their local farms and ranches During this COVID-19 emergency, as most agritourism operations have canceled events and on-farm activities, many are refocusing on direct sales - selling to their local community members directly through on-line sales, CSAs, and pick-up and delivery...

Lorrene Ritchie, director and cooperative extension specialist of the UC ANR Nutrition Policy Institute, was interviewed for a March 31, 2020 article in The New York Times, Don't Overdo the Coronavirus Stockpiling.

Road side stands selling fresh strawberries and vegetables are opening up around the San Joaquin Valley, and are a excellent option for safe shopping, reported Dale Yurong on ABC 30 News in Fresno.

Team led by Salk scientists provides a detailed picture of how plant hormones communicate through gene regulation LA JOLLAJust like humans and other animals, plants have hormones.

I grew up on the East Coast, so for me, spring means snowdrops followed by crocuses and then buttercups. When I moved to California, spring just wasn't the same.

Catastrophic leave donations UC ANR's Catastrophic Leave Donation program is expanding to support our people during the COVID-19 emergency.