UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

The Delta Region Areawide Aquatic Weed Program has been focusing science and the application of science onto the management of invasive aquatic weeds such as water hyacinth, Brazilian egeria, and water primrose in the Delta.

Onions is a challenging crop in which to achieve good weed control. They are planted in high density configurations that preclude the effective use of cultivation.

Mark your calendar! July 15, 2019 The 3rd Annual UAV/Ag Technology Field Day Presented by UC Cooperative Extension, Merced County 9am to 11:30am (CE registration begins at 8:30am) Bowles Farming Headquarters 11609 Hereford Road, Los Banos, CA 93635 Events: UAV/Drone demonstration flights: -CSU Fresn...

Fiddleneck (Amsinckia spp.) is a native plant in California. It occurs in grasslands and open, disturbed areas (DiTomaso, Kyser et al. 2013) and is sold as a pollinator plant in native plant seed mixes. Its bright yellow flowers catch the eye of those looking for wildflowers.

Thanks to the recent hot weather (already surpassing 90 degrees several days in a row), we are starting to see the lush green hills near Fresno transition into gold.