Cross-Sector Innovation: Agricultural technologies are being adapted from other industries such as software, aerospace, and automation. This cross-sector innovation is essential for addressing the ...

Wildfires can wreak havoc on your commodities directly or indirectly. Smoke damage (smoke taint) is a problem that can destroy hundreds of millions of dollars in product. However, much of the problem ...

The most damaging long-term impact to ecosystems after wildfire is soil erosion. Restoring landscapes after wildfire depends ...

For the first time since the great freeze of '89-90, we have experienced a little more than minor damage to our crops. Compared to the San Joaquin Valley, Ventura country escaped without major damage; ...

Fire is a dynamic process that requires three elements: fuel, oxidizer, and heat. Plants, artificial materials, and even buildings can be considered fuels, and are often classified based on their fire ...

The Rosenberg Forum remains committed to our mission of reducing conflict and promoting cooperation in the management of water resources.

Bovine somatotropin is a naturally occurring (peptide) hormone produced in the pituitary gland of cows. It was discovered in the 1920s, and originally called bovine growth hormone or BGH. Experiments ...

Home gardens have unique priorities and economic considerations compared to commercial farms. Although soil science principles remain consistent, gardening practices and solutions may differ ...

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) is open to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county ...

Farm Robotics Challenge Awards to spotlight next generation of ag innovation ...

To train new people to work with California specialty crops and update the skills of current workers, educators from UC Davis ...

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