Intermountain REC calls for proposals

The UC Intermountain Research and Extension Center (IREC) is soliciting proposals for new and continuing research projects for project year 2018-2019.

The Intermountain REC is a 140-acre research facility located at 4,000 feet elevation near the Oregon border. IREC specializes in potato, small grain, onion, peppermint, forage grasses and alfalfa; however, most cool season field and vegetable crops can be accommodated and grown on the center. Research topics of interest include variety development, integrated pest management, irrigation management, plant nutrition, and agriculture-wildlife interactions.

Available IREC facilities and equipment include a greenhouse, controlled post-harvest facility, drying ovens, an automated potato grading line, a mini-still for essential oil extraction, specialized small plot irrigation equipment, research-adapted small plot planters and harvesters and a full line of commercial farm equipment for field and vegetable crop production. Technical assistance is available for all farming practices, field instrumentation and data collection.

IREC's Research Advisory Committee will evaluate proposed research for scientific merit and regional need. Approved projects will be eligible for center-provided support including land, labor, technical assistance, equipment and facilities.

Questions about the research proposal process or about research opportunities at IREC should be directed to Director Rob Wilson at rgwilson@ucanr.edu or the center superintendent Darrin Culp at daculp@ucanr.edu or by phone at (530) 667-5117.

Proposals may be submitted into the REC Manage System via the IREC Website and are due no later than Feb. 12, 2018.

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