Egg prices soar while dairy prices remain stable as H5N1 spreads through CaliforniaConsumers have faced reduced egg supplies and high egg prices. A recent article by University of California, Davis agricultural economists explore the reasons for reduced egg supplies and high egg prices and assess what…
By Monica D Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
Research Brief • March 2025 • Download PDF (202 KB)BackgroundIn March 2023, an online survey gathered insights from Colorado foodservice directors (FSDs) about their experiences implementing school meals during the 2022-23 school year (SY) after the federal waivers allowing school meals to be served…
Research Brief • March 2025 • Download PDF (356 KB)BackgroundCalifornia’s landmark investment in free school meals for all K-12 students, beginning in school year 2022-23 following federal universal school meals (USM) during the pandemic, has enormous potential to improve nutrition for millions of…
Cherry tomatoes have become a home-garden favorite not only for their small size, perfect for snacking and salads, but also for their early and long-lasting harvest. Because they produce so abundantly, one standard plant is sufficient for a family of four.
Peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family along with tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes. They require a long season of warm-hot weather before maturing in 2-3 months.
UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.
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The Guide is full of information to help you on your gardening journey. Besides a wide range of articles, the weekly journal layout includes information pertinent for that week. The appendix is a helpful reference on planting, insects, and orchards. Get tips on how to customize and to use it.
