UC Davis To Lead Groundwater and Irrigated Agriculture Sustainability Study By Growing Produce Staff|October 18, 2021 Effort will develop ways to minimize risk from climate extremes for Southwest produce growers.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
What Makes A Flavorful Fruit? By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|August 28, 2015 These days, U.S. consumers are increasingly demanding good-tasting fruit and the industry is responding. However, there remains room […]
Elizabeth Mitcham Honored As Outstanding Horticulturist Posted by Christina Herrick|August 18, 2015 Elizabeth Mitcham, a University of California (UC)-Davis scientist, was honored by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) […]
UC-Davis Responds To California Auditor’s Recommended Improvements To Strawberry Program Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 Following a six-month review of the University of California (UC)-Davis Strawberry breeding program, the California state auditor’s office […]
Judge Upholds Lawsuit Filed By California Strawberry Commission Posted by Christina Herrick|October 7, 2014 Suit accuses University of California-Davis of scrapping research relationship.
California Winegrape Industry Leaders Adapt To Drought Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2014 State’s players stand in good stead despite numerous challenges, surveys show.
Western Institute For Food Safety And Security Strives To Keep Food Safe By David Eddy|May 30, 2014 The Western Institute for Food Safety and Security is focusing on rural communities and making them aware of threats to crops or livestock.
Red Leaf Viruses Update By David Eddy|May 22, 2014 Red blotch gets all the attention, but don’t forget about other viruses.
Ethylene In Your Storage Room: Should You Be Concerned? By Elizabeth J. Mitcham|February 5, 2014 Concerns about ethylene depend on the commodity, the temperature, the ethylene concentration, and the exposure time.
Managing Water Use With Precision Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 SCRI project examines a plant’s water status and allows realtime remote irrigation capabilities.
Irrigation Management Project Is More Than Just Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 Irrigation management is only a part of a larger USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) project that also includes canopy management in almonds and walnuts.
Quick Care Tips For Postharvest Grapes Posted by Christina Herrick|November 13, 2013 To keep your vineyard healthy after harvest, follow these pointers from the University of California.
UC-Davis Postharvest Technology Announces Short Courses And Workshops Posted by Christina Herrick|November 12, 2013 Courses focus on fruit and vegetable quality, preventative controls, and the latest technology used to handle fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
New Grants Announced For Food Safety Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2010 The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) at the University of California, Davis announced the award of 17 new […]
Ivanhoe, A New Early Walnut By David Eddy|July 1, 2010 University of California (UC) researchers are excited about a new walnut cultivar, “Ivanhoe,” that’s being released this year. […]
Lessons Learned From Effects Of Drought In Australia Vineyards By David Eddy|March 1, 2008 Water has always been a scarce commodity for growers in the winegrape-growing regions of South Australia.
Targeting Fruit Size With A Weather Model By David Eddy|February 1, 2008 The problem with Ted DeJong’s weather model to predict stone fruit size is that, at least at […]