Pest management

Drone use in agriculture is rapidly expanding across the United States. While drones were initially adopted for imagery, vegetation indices, and hotspot detection for variable rate applications, their role is evolving. Increasingly, drones are being used for chemical applications in crop production, a trend…

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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…

Dandelions can be an especially troublesome weed in lawns and landscapes. Once they're established, dandelions readily regrow from their deep taproot when only the tops are removed or mowed. Dandelions can regrow if even 1 inch of the taproot remains. The best way to get rid of dandelions is to control them…

Did you know that your backyard, balcony, or community plot is more than just a space for flowers and veggies? It's also a frontline defense against invasive species! As gardeners, we’re uniquely positioned to protect local ecosystems, and the good news is—it doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference.Here…

 Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae), also called buttercup oxalis or sourgrass, might be a familiar sight in winter and spring. Some people enjoy seeing this plant’s cheerful yellow flowers pop up in their spring gardens, but for some, it is more of a nuisance than its appearance suggests. …

Calibration might sound intimidating, but it’s critical for safe and effective herbicide application. Proper calibration ensures that the correct amount of pesticide is applied to an area while achieving the desired level of pest control. To support land managers and pesticide applicators, the UC Statewide…