California Agriculture Journal

Our latest issue is out now at californiaagriculture.org and features the findings of a 20-year soil health study in the San Joaquin Valley. Plus, we have articles on prescribed fire in young forests, harvesting options for fava bean, and more.

Los Angeles County water distribution systems weren’t designed for a fire spreading at that high rate, Erik Porse, director of @ucanrwater tells ⁦@shelbyholliday @WSJ. #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #LAfires #CAfire wsj.com/video/what-we-…

There can still be health hazards after a wildfire ends. ✅ If you evacuated, don’t return home until authorities say it’s safe. ✅ Be careful around damaged buildings and structures. ✅ Take steps to protect yourself against ash when you clean up. More information: bit.ly/4ctb7K0

.@ucla's @gregspierce told @cgrey307 @Marketplace that water systems are designed for run-of-the-mill small house fires, without capacity for a wildfire. Some LA hydrants ran dry but once the fire sparked, it would be devastating no matter what #UCLALuskin marketplace.org/2025/01/09/fir…

LA Fires Renew Debate Over Prescribed Burns and Fire Preparedness in CA @DanielleVenton: Living in communities prepared for fire. How to prepare isn’t a mystery. It just takes convincing residents to get their communities involved. @kqedscience @kqednews kqed.org/news/12021125/…

The UC ANR Fire Network has compiled an evacuation checklist of essential items. Before a wildfire - or any other natural disaster- prepare an evacuation bag for every person in your household and keep it easily accessible. #CAwx #PalisadesFire #EatonFire bit.ly/4083G70

This #GivingTuesday, let’s come together for a sustainable future! By supporting UC ANR, you’re empowering a network of advisors, specialists, & scientists dedicated to solving critical challenges in ag &d natural resources. Let’s make an impact together! give.ucanr.edu

Check out the latest updates from one of our virtual fencing research groups! Virtual fencing ‘game-changer’ for ranchers grazing cattle via @ucanr 👀 ucanr.edu/News/?routeNam… @UCDavisPlants @ucdavisCAES

A new analysis of cost studies suggests that irrigation use per acre has remained stable over the past 40 years for most perennial crops -- including almonds, apples, avocados, citrus, and grapes -- in California. doi.org/10.3733/001c.1… Photo: iStock

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Results from a recent study suggest that adding monensin in a mineral mix can increase weight gain in stocker steers. However, maximum doses reduce palatability of the mix and may result in mineral deficiencies. doi.org/10.3733/001c.1…

It's time to stock up on publications! We're having a publications sale on everything from cover cropping to #citrus production and more! Visit: bit.ly/3AsUykA

Announcing the UC SAREP Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Program request for proposals for 2025-26. Application deadline January 14, 2025. For more information and to apply: sarep.ucanr.edu/grantsFY25-26

Look! Houston Wilson @treecrops is on the @latimes front page. @nohaggerty featured @ucanr almond pest research by Houston, @Ag_Climate & David Haviland on navel orangeworm mating disruption

🔥 El humo en el aire es más peligroso de lo que crees🔥 Respirar partículas finas de incendios o contaminación puede causar: Problemas pulmonares ¿Cómo protegerte? 1️⃣ Cierra puertas/ventanas 2️⃣ Usa mascarilla N95 3️⃣ Evita ejercicio al aire libre #CalidadDelAire #Incendios

To help #almond growers identify the carpophilus beetle and develop management plans, @JhalendraRijal, Houston Wilson @treecrops, and their IPM colleagues have put together a visual ID guide for the beetle and the damage it causes. #UCCE More ➡️bit.ly/3XbXf1e

We're conducting a short survey to gather readers' feedback on California Agriculture -- please let us know what you think at bit.ly/CalAgreader

New research shows that boric acid hydrogel baits help control Argentine ants and associated honeydew-producing hemipterans in vineyards and citrus orchards doi.org/10.3733/001c.1…

See Klamath River in California flowing freely after dam removal sfchronicle.com/california/art…

The latest issue of the @Cal_Ag Journal is out. New research shows that prescribed burns in young forests can mitigate wildfires’ impacts, and pre-fire treatments as part of a pyro silviculture regime can facilitate prescribed burning in young stands. bit.ly/4dFVdgL