Welcome to Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Welcome to the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center. Since its official dedication in 1965 KARE has achieved international acclaim for leadership in the development of new fruit, nut, and grape varieties, innovative cultural and irrigation practices, pest and disease management techniques, and postharvest biology. In addition, KARE plays a leadership role in maintaining the quality of California's rural environment, with programs in air and water quality, and mosquito management. Please enjoy our website and give us feedback concerning the site.

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Kearney News Updates

Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Hosted at Kearney

This field day was held on September 29, 2023, at the Kearney Ag Research and Extension Center in Parlier, CA. We had good attendance and vibrant participation from everybody present. Many of the...

By Nick Clark
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By Ryan Puckett
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Dr. Andreas Westphal appointed as the Tukuji and Bettie L. Furuta Endowed Chair

Andreas Westphal, UCR Professor of CE Nematology in the Department of Nematology at UC Riverside (UCR) was recently appointed as the Tukuji and Bettie L. Furuta Endowed Chair for his contribution to...
Small Farm Tech Expo Hosted at Kearney

Kearney REC's parking lot was filled to near capacity on Wednesday, November 8th as over 130 attendees and vendors came for the Small Farm Tech Expo hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, Community...

By Ryan D Puckett
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New Ag Teachers Tour Kearney REC.

A perfect fall day for a visit to the Kearney Ag Station greeted new ag education professionals from the California Agricultural Teachers Association on the 7th of November. The young teachers were...

By Ryan D Puckett
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Kearney hosts tour for fertilizer research conference attendees

More than 50 attendees of the CDFA Fertilizer Research and Education Program/Western Plant Health Nutrient Management Conference in Visalia visited Kearney Agricultural Research and...

By Ryan Puckett
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