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UC ANR shares prospects for sustainably farming the ‘agave rush’

July 9, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute hosted a field day for current and prospective agave growers to learn more about farming the plant with…
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UC Dry Bean Field Day: Save the Date!

May 16, 2025
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
Please save the date for the annual UC Dry Bean Field Day! UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will provide updates on dry bean research and management. When: Thursday, August 14th in the morning hoursWhere: UC Davis campus Who should attend: California growers, consultants, plant breeders, and…
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Reminder: May 8th UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day

April 30, 2025
  Thursday, May 8th, UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day7:30 AM - 1:30 PM at UC Davis and 2:00PM – 4:00PM in Woodland at the California Wheat CommissionBrief Agenda:1) Morning: Field visit on breeding and agronomy (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)2) Free lunch, supported by…
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