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The Horseshoe Bend, on the Colorado River
Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Project Highlight: The Colorado River Basin, Immersive Modeling for a Brighter Future

March 10, 2026
By Michael Jaquez
Project Context:Climate Smart Agriculture team member Michael Jaquez is supporting a project that seeks to articulate the nuances surrounding the management of the Colorado River Basin. The Colorado River Basin provides a large portion of water to California residents and farmers. It is extremely important…
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closeup of Chinese elm bark with colors like cream, grey and red
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Chinese Elm-Color and Texture Galore!

March 10, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle KrespiI so rarely write about trees, but this particular tree, Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm, was up close and personal to me as I was having brunch at a Fairfield restaurant. I pay attention to the barks of trees after taking Plant ID at Solano…
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Vegetable Views Spring 2026

March 10, 2026
By Zheng Wang
In this issue:• Two new projects launching in the 2026 production season• Research on nitrogen management using nitrogen-fixing biostimulants in tomatoes and Asian vegetables• A new agrivoltaics project exploring how solar energy systems can be integrated with crop production• Information about the upcoming…
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