Crop Production

Kern County: Article

2026 Salinity and Crop Nutrient Use Workshop Agenda

January 5, 2026

By Gordon B Riggs

The flyer and agenda for the 2026 Salinity and Crop Nutrient Use Workshop being held by UCCE Kern on 2/27/2026.

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Man in polo and shorts and hat at left speaks with a group of students under shade trees during a farm tour

Food Blog: Article

New webinar series by CAFF and UC aids farmers transitioning to organic

December 9, 2025

By Michael Hsu

The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers the certification process, market dynamics, soil health, and pest and weed management.

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Bushy green plants in neat, boxy-looking test plots, coming in at an angle

Food Blog: Article

UC Dry Bean Field Day gives updates on new-variety research

November 17, 2025

By Trina Kleist

Researchers across California are developing new varieties of dry beans for larger seed size, higher yield, tolerance to drought and heat, and resistance to disease and pests.

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Photo illustration of a spray drone hovering over a orchard

Food Blog: Article

Public invited for up-close look at future of citrus ag tech

November 12, 2025

By Hanif R Houston, Michael Hsu

Six ag tech companies will demonstrate their technologies at a VINE Connect Field Day on Dec. 5 at UC ANR's Lindcove Research and Extension Center. This cohort focuses on citrus.

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Nikolai Schweitzer gestures at the trench built into a hillside at Sierra Foothill REC

Green Blog: Article

‘Weathering’ rock dust in farm fields – a down-to-earth climate solution?

October 30, 2025

By Michael Hsu

UC researchers have devised a first-of-its-kind study to measure the carbon sequestered by enhanced rock weathering, a promising agricultural practice.

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Mt. Diablo Region Crops: Article

Cover crop trial shows the benefits of a diverse seed mix

September 30, 2025

By Kamyar Aram

Where does the time go? Cover cropping season is upon us, again. After three years of running a cover trial in a walnut orchard in eastern Contra Costa County (at the northwestern reach of the San Joaquin Valley), there are some exciting results to share that could be helpful if you are deciding…

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Kearney REC researchers and IRTA scientists line up for a photograph in front of the research center

Food Blog: Article

UC ANR, Catalan research institute to spur innovations for agrifood systems

September 30, 2025

By Michael Hsu

UC ANR and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology will prioritize research and innovation in food systems to develop and deliver new tools and resources to farmers and ranchers across California and beyond.

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Mt. Diablo Region Crops: Article

Knowledge is power: why monitoring stone fruit pest populations is a key to sustainable and cost-effective control

September 29, 2025

By Kamyar Aram

Two worms and one idea (monitoring): One of the main challenges to growing tree fruits are pests that can destroy the fruit or make it unmarketable. Some pests can injure the trees directly, affecting their growth. The oriental fruit moth (scientific name, Grapholita molesta)…

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Cover crops in the foreground with mountains in the distance

Food Blog: Article

New online tool helps growers choose cover crops

September 19, 2025

By Michael Hsu

For the first time, farmers in California and throughout the West have a decision-support tool that recommends cover-crop species based on growers’ goals.

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Llevan a cabo conferencia para viveristas de California.

Blog Verde: Article

Investigadores de UC ANR apoyan a los viveros de California

September 12, 2025

By Diana Cervantes

Santa Paula, CA. – Un tapete de plástico especial, combinado con el uso de desinfectantes, puede ser la primera defensa contra enfermedades en viveros, donde las plantas jóvenes son muy frágiles. Con una medida tan sencilla, se podrían evitar pérdidas millonarias de plantas y dinero. El sector de los…

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