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UGA students gain firsthand experience in vineyard management and winemaking
When students begin seeking internships, they look forward to gaining firsthand experience in their chosen fields of interest and seek opportunities that will help further their education and develop future job skills. Some may get stuck making coffe... more
In-person University of California Grape Day set for Aug. 10
University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources and Cooperative Extension are hosting an in-person Grape Field Day that will showcase and update current research. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Kearney Agricultural Res... more
Western state lawmakers push for more relief for farm operators
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, WA-01, are leading a bipartisan, bicameral effort to secure more relief for farmers, ranchers, shellfish growers and other agricultural producers in the western United States affected by ... more
Grape powdery mildew management and challenges topic of UC webinar
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources will present a webinar on Aug. 11 focusing on "Grape Powdery Mildew Management and Challenges." In this webinar, various speakers from UC and UCCE will discuss -biology and ID of powdery mi... more
DWR completes installation of emergency salinity drought barrier
After three weeks of round-the-clock work, the emergency drought salinity barrier was completed in late June. The barrier will help prevent saltwater contamination of water supplies used by millions of Californians who rely on Delta-based federal and... more
Five academics join University of California Cooperative Extension
Cristina Murillo-Barrick joined University of California Cooperative Extension as an agricultural land acquisitions academic coordinator II on July 15, 2021. She will serve Fresno, Merced and Tulare counties. In her new role with UCCE, Murillo-Bar... more
Trevor Nichols Research Center Field Day set for Sept. 28
Michigan State University's Trevor Nichols Research Field Day will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28 in Fennville, Michigan. It will take place at the Trevor Nichols Research Center, 6237 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 The field day will focu... more