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Salinity Mngmt in Pistachio Orchards

Dec 13, 2023

Salinity Management in Pistachio Orchards...

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Citrus Spray Decision Support Workshop - LREC

May 23, 2024

What? A 4-hour classroom-style hands-on workshop covering citrus airblast spray application effectiveness. The training will cover the use of decision support tools in making spray application decisions that optimize spray deposition and coverage as well as minimize pesticide drift.

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Kearney REC researchers and IRTA scientists line up for a photograph in front of the research center

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UC ANR, Catalan research institute to spur innovations for agrifood systems

September 30, 2025

By Michael Hsu

UC ANR and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology will prioritize research and innovation in food systems to develop and deliver new tools and resources to farmers and ranchers across California and beyond.

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Joy Hollingsworth holds a microphone and stands in a vineyard discussing her research on the red-colored panels attached to the trellises

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Grape Day shows San Joaquin Valley growers ‘what works in our area, for our crops’

August 20, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Wine, table and raisin grape growers gathered for Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center to hear about the latest innovations from UC scientists.

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Group of people wearing personal protective clothing

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UC ANR Agricultural Application Engineering Lab Increases Student Learning in Spray Application Technology

May 5, 2025

By Peter A Larbi

Social media summaryAfter participating in a hands-on workshop at the Agricultural Application Engineering (AgAppE) Lab at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center, 100% of undergraduate students reported learning gains in spray application technology, sparking interest in careers in…

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Lettuce seedlings in a tray with white plastic identification tags for each seedling

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New video series to help new California vegetable growers

May 5, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

To train new people to work with California specialty crops and update the skills of current workers, educators from UC Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fresno State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chico State and five California community colleges are producing educational videos.

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Young Orchard Irrigation and Nutrient Management Workshop

January 8, 2025

By Keith C Byrum

The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management practices tailored specifically for young orchards in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center Open House

December 9, 2024

By Keith C Byrum

You are invited to be an active part of the future of Kearney REC and connect, learn about recent research, hear from UCANR leadership, voice concerns and offer valuable inputs toward the future of a valuable asset to California agriculture.

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UC ANR to strengthen California agriculture through Mediterranean partnerships

November 6, 2024

By Keith C Byrum

In October, Vice President Glenda Humiston, Associate Vice President Brent Hales, and Research and Extension Center directors Ashraf El-kereamy and Atef Swelam attended three global food and agriculture events in Italy, met with key leaders of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN...

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Ag tech demonstration coming to Kearney!

October 7, 2024

By Ryan D Puckett

A demonstration of labor-saving ag technologies is coming to Kearney thanks to the Vine Connect Field Day. On Monday, November 4th, vendors will demonstrate their array of robotics and other technologies within the crops they are designed to operate and facilitate cultivation and harvest.

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