Ongoing research

Primary Image
Australian vegetable crop consultants and farmer network coordinators Mike Titley (left) and David Vernon (center), meet with Pinnacles Organic farmer, Phil Foster at his farm in Hollister, CA on August 15, 2019
Conservation Agriculture: Article

Aussie veg croppers visit Jesse Sanchez, Phil Foster and NRI Project in Five Points!

August 16, 2019
By Jeffrey P Mitchell
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.
View Article
Primary Image
CE funding 1964 to 2009
ANR Adventures: Article

Thinking forward

August 16, 2019
By Wendy Powers
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.
View Article
Primary Image
Plant Sciences grad student Matt Fatino, UC Davis, addressing herbicide control for broomrape weed in tomato fields. (photo Ann Filmer/UC Davis)
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Broomrape eradication is high priority for UC researchers

August 16, 2019
By Gale Perez
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.
View Article
Primary Image
Roses
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Rose Care and Weed Control

August 15, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
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.
View Article
Primary Image
D-WO-FOXY-FO.010
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Keep Your Palm Trees Disease-free

August 15, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Palm trees are commonly seen in California, making some think about the tree-lined streets of Hollywood, or sitting by the pool somewhere.
View Article
Livestock & Range: Article

Rangeland Management and Erosion Prevention Workshop - September 5

August 15, 2019
By Devii R Rao
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...
View Article