Ongoing research

Our first Potato U-Pick experiment was a success thanks to the potatoes originally planted for the youth GROW program and the deluge of rain this spring which had other plans and delayed their availability. Luckily, this happy accident led to a wonderful morning and may lead to an annual event.

By Faith Kearns Climate variability, competition for water from other users including urban and environmental, and groundwater depletion threaten the sustainability of irrigated agriculture.

Dear Colleagues, NIFA's competitive grant programs indirect cost limitations were impacted by the 2018 Farm Bill. Indirect costs (otherwise known as facilities and administrative costs) may be limited by legislation authorizing a specific NIFA program.

Gabriel Torres, Farm Advisor, UCCE Tulare...

Weedy Rice Workshop A few thoughts on disease management for 2019 Weed Management 2019 Season Managing nitrogen fertilizer when the weather does not cooperate...

We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 student scholarship awards for DroneCamp 2019.

By Corinne Yoshihara, UC Master Gardener of Napa County As I traveled through Napa Valley this spring, I made a special effort to note the progression of colors on trees lining my route. Color change (or the appearance of color) occurs every year, yet I never tire of it.

June 7, 2019 CASI hosted a group of newly-hired UC ANR and NRCS soil health experts for an introduction to the study site in Five Points, CA, demonstrations, and discussions related to what the project has learned since its beginning back in 1999.

Dr. Robbin Thorp: 1933-2019 Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey Published on: June 7, 2019 Dr. Robbin Thorp was the world authority on Franklin's bumble bee, pictured on his computer screen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey) Dr.

"A Field Day with Avocado Pest and Disease" was a program sponsored by: CA Avocado Society CA Avocado Commission University of CA Coop Extension And these are the handouts to highlight the talks given by: Jim Davis, Jane Delahoyde, Ben Faber, Enrico Ferro, Gabe Filipe, Anna Howell, Patricia Manosalv...