Agriculture

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources continued broadening its service to Californians by hiring more scientists in counties across the state this winter. With increased funding from Gov.

To maximize profits in the early navel orange market, growers need to have large fruit size and sufficient yellow-orange color and a high enough sugar-acid ratio to meet or exceed the legal minimum harvesting standards.

UC Davis undergraduate entomology major Rachel Shey, a research assistant in the laboratory of UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Hammock, swept two major awards at the 23rd annual R. Bryan Miller Symposium, sponsored by the Department of Chemistry.

A lo largo de la autopista Pacific Coast Highway en Laguna Beach, en lo alto de la colina, se encuentra una comunidad residencial para adultos con discapacidad. Glenwood House, es un pintoresco refugio rodeado de vegetales que crecen en macetas grandes a todo lo largo de los senderos.

Last year roughly half of the rice acreage was left fallow. We have been conducting research (funded by the Rice Research Board) looking at the differences between rice grown after a fallow versus rice grown following rice. We have found that rice following a fallow has higher yield potential.

Adaptado al espaol The University of California, Davis, is releasing five new strawberry varieties that are resistant to the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, have high yields and improved fruit quality.

Science for Citrus Health: Research Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid Development The Science for Citrus Health Webinar will focus on Asian citrus psyllid under California conditions and biological control of Asian Citrus Psyllid.

As I write in late March, no one is out in the fields yet. It is too wet. This suggests that planting will be later than normal. On a positive note, I did see that NOAA has forecast a drier than normal April. Anyways, with this I would like to suggest some thoughts for planning.

There are many organizations and programs that provide free funding assistance for growers, which can get overwhelming with where to look and who to talk to. In an effort to assist growers with these questions a list of grants has been made to compile those that are currently available.

April 25 (9 AM -12 PM) WAC Comes to California A panel discussion by grower attendees at the recent World Avocado Congress Highlights of Avocado Research from around the world In-person meeting at the United Water Conservation District offices (1701 N. Lombard ST.