Commentary: Legislature recognizes UCANR’s value with funding
Taylor Roschen
University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean, left, works with Solano County farmer Daniel Garcia in this file photo.The 2021 state budget fully funds UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, which provides research and specialists for farmers.
Photo/Ching Lee
It feels trite at this point to call 2021 the year of irregularity. There has not been one family, one business, one community that hasn t undergone profound and often concerning change. So, it s surprising to hear some in the Legislature and the governor celebrate the passage of the state budget.
Tim Hearden Panel collaborates with UC on projects to improve nut quality, fertilizer efficiency.
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The California Walnut Board’s is touting a production research program that relies on short- and long-term solutions for today’s orchard and industry challenges.
Ongoing research funded by the board includes a project with the University of California, Davis to improve both field performance and nut and kernel quality, the organization notes.
One of the most recent advances in the walnut industry was the development of the new UC Wolfskill variety, which enables growers to harvest earlier and boost their harvest efficiency, a board spokeswoman said.