An autonomous, pulsed electric weeding robot for orchards and vineyards took the Grand Prize in the fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge awards ceremony on May 21 held at Plug and Play Tech Center in ...

Blackberry growers should note that the moderate rains taking place in ambient temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees F as is common in February and March on the Central Coast are excellent conditions for ...

Crystal Crimbchin has seen firsthand the staggering collapse of monarch butterflies in San Luis Obispo County. As volunteer co-coordinator for the Xerces Society in the area, she helps organize over ...

A new report published by UC ANR summarizes contributions made by all of the people working California's diverse landscapes, from farmworkers to park rangers. Report: California working landscapes – ...

For several years, carpet beetles have been in the top 5 on our playlist. Immature carpet beetles feed on natural fibers such as wool, silk, or furs. The adults may be brought into the home on cut ...

Earlier this fall, the New World screwworm – the flesh-burrowing larva of a blowfly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) – was detected in cattle in Mexico just 70 miles from the U.S. border. Most recently, in ...

Let’s be real—California's rodent issue is extensive. In some areas, it may seem like an infinite sea of rats and mice. Commensal rodents, those that live among and benefit from association with ...

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources' innovation arm, UC ANR Innovate, in partnership with Farmhand Ventures, has selected six agricultural technology companies for VINE Connect, ...

It almost seems too simple to be true. Silicate rock, during the natural process of breaking down in soil, draws carbon from the air – thus helping to absorb carbon emissions and potentially ...

$15 million statewide collaboration unites state, university and industry leaders to fast-track agricultural innovation, workforce development and regional economic growth California has launched the ...

UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program is excited to announce the appointment of three new associate directors following the integration of UC ANR’s Small Farms Network, Master Food ...

California’s water systems are at a pivotal moment. The pressures of climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, and persistent inequities in water access are converging to create ...