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California Agriculture

Research Article
February 06, 2025 PDT
Farming and ranching through wildfire: Producers’ critical role in fire risk management and emergency response
Natalia PinzónRyan E. GaltLeslie M. RocheTracy SchohrBrian ShobeVikram KoundinyaKatie BrimmJacob Powell
New research suggests that agricultural producers can play critical roles in wildfire risk management and response.

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News
April 04, 2025 PDT
To limit bird flu spread, keep wild birds away from poultry, livestock
Pamela S. Kan-Rice

Waterfowl Alert Network data help assess the risk of avian influenza H5N1.

News
April 04, 2025 PDT
Urban wildfire impacts water, soil and wildlife
Pamela S. Kan-Rice

UC experts offer tips on testing drinking water and rehabilitating gardens after an urban wildfire.

El cambio climático transforma y desafía a la agricultura News
April 04, 2025 PDT
El cambio climático transforma y desafía a la agricultura
Patty Guerra

A medida que el clima continue cambiando, los riesgos a la agricultura seguirán creciendo.

Uptake, utilization, and satisfaction with employer sponsored health insurance in a population of vineyard farmworkers Research Article
February 04, 2025 PDT
Uptake, utilization, and satisfaction with employer sponsored health insurance in a population of vineyard farmworkers
Malcolm HobbsMonica Cooper

A survey of farmworkers in Napa County found that health insurance offered by the employer had the largest impact on workers’ satisfaction with their benefits.

Visual ID guide from UC aids in managing new almond pests News
January 28, 2025 PDT
Visual ID guide from UC aids in managing new almond pests
Michael Hsu

Nut orchard hygiene is key for controlling carpophilus beetle, say UC Cooperative Extension and UC Integrated Pest Management experts.

News
January 28, 2025 PDT
Nuevo estudio permite calcular el costo de producción de las zarzamoras
Pamela S. Kan-Rice

Un nueva investigación de UC describe las prácticas culturales usadas para el establecimiento, producción y cosecha de zarzamoras.

News
January 28, 2025 PDT
UC ANR to focus efforts on issues where it can create greatest benefit
Michael Hsu

The plan includes a refreshed vision and mission, and outlines challenges where UC ANR can make an impact.

UC ANR project to help underserved farmers in SoCal with land ownership News
January 28, 2025 PDT
UC ANR project to help underserved farmers in SoCal with land ownership
Saoimanu Sope

The Climate Action and Land Equity project prioritizes land use for food production as a reinvestment into the greater community.

Effectiveness of herbicide control methods for coyote brush on the North Coast of California Research Article
January 27, 2025 PDT
Effectiveness of herbicide control methods for coyote brush on the North Coast of California
Jeffery StackhouseJosh DavyElise Gornish

Herbicides can help control coyote brush in grazing areas where controlled burning and mechanical removal are not feasible.

Groundwater models through stakeholders' eyes: Evaluating benefits, challenges, and lessons for SGMA implementation Research Article
December 12, 2024 PDT
Groundwater models through stakeholders’ eyes: Evaluating benefits, challenges, and lessons for SGMA implementation
Linda SöllerLaura FogliaThomas Harter

Given transparent communication and adequate time, groundwater models can enhance stakeholders’ system understanding and decision-making.

When "new" crops are not really new: California Indigenous communities and research and commercialization of elderberry Outlook
November 06, 2024 PDT
When “new” crops are not really new: California Indigenous communities and research and commercialization of elderberry
Sonja BrodtSabine TalaugonGwenael Engelskirchen

Relationships of Indigenous people with the land and its plants need to be considered by non-Indigenous researchers and farmers working with native species that hold cultural significance for Indigenous communities.