Ongoing research

August 15, 2019 Mike Titley and David Vernon, two vegetable farming consultants and farmer network coordinators in Australia, had a wonderful visit on August 15th with Jesse Sanchez in Firebaugh and Phil Foster in Hollister, after having first met and toured CASI's NRI Project field in Five Points.

A few months ago I was surprised when we saw no increase in our state funding because campuses did see increases. Yes, I knew it was possible because there was no conversation about increasing the OP budget and, after all, we are a line item in the OP budget. Nevertheless, I remained optimistic.

August 14, 2019 Posted by Ann Filmer Processing tomato growers are struggling to contain a potentially devastating parasitic weed that had not been seen since growers waged a successful eradication campaign four decades ago.

Many gardeners and landscapers enjoy growing and caring for roses. Through careful selection of varieties and appropriate cultivation, roses can be grown with a minimum of pest problems.

Palm trees are commonly seen in California, making some think about the tree-lined streets of Hollywood, or sitting by the pool somewhere.

Ever seen that humorous sign in the veterinarian office that warns "Unattended kids will be given a shot of espresso and a free kitten?" Well, the Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis has done it one better.

Marcelo Bustamante, PhD student in Akif Eskalen's lab, is on a mission. A sort of microbial safari. Only the fungi and bacteria Marcelo is collecting aren't easy to catch-they live inside the grape vine, potentially protecting it from deadly canker disease organisms.

Biostimulants are beneficial microorganisms or substances that can be used in crop production to improve plants' immune responses and their ability to perform well under biotic and abiotic stresses.

Join us to learn about livestock management strategies to prevent erosion; new plants for fire breaks; weed control; and more! Date: September 5, 2019 Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: Heritage Ranch at 4870 Heritage Road Paso Robles, CA Max Participants: 20 register early because space is limited...

Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about RANGELAND MANAGEMENT AND EROSION PREVENTION WORKSHOP to be held on September 5th in Paso Robles!...