“Navel orangeworm could be a nightmare … but it could also become less of a problem because all the things that eat it benefit more from the heat,” said David Haviland @ucanr.
@nohaggerty explores mating disruption w/ @treecrops & @Ag_Climatelatimes.com/environment/stor…
New paper alert, "Seasonal climate forecasts show skill in predicting winter chill for specialty cropsin California", led by Dr. Prakash Jha, @ucanr@ucmercednature.com/articles/s43247-0…
Check out this free interactive heat advisory decision support tool on CalAgroClimate, to determine extreme heat risk for your location for next 7 days. calagroclimate.org/max-tempe…
My research group is looking for a postdoc interested in disturbance hydrology. The position will focus on synthesis and modeling impacts of climate and other disturbances on watershed processes with a focus on developing nature-based climate solutions. DM/email for more info!
More Power, More Water: Solar-Over-Canal Projects Are Coming to California
We’re pioneering innovations to generate clean electricity while conserving water. More ⬇️ gov.ca.gov/2024/04/04/more-p…
Excellent and FREE opportunity for @ucmerced undergrads who wants to learn about climate and agriculture! Selected students will get in-class training and field tours during 1-week fun workshop. Meals, transportation, $300 gift card also included! thanks @USDA_NIFA for funding!
Digital Tools for #Water Resource Management workshop Jan 29 in Merced
@safeeqkhan will discuss OpenET for gathering near real-time crop water usage data and much more
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If you live/work around Merced and deal with water and climate, this data tools workshop is for you. Please share among interested colleagues and make sure to register!!!
“These 3 pests are notorious for infesting most of the walnut, almond and peach orchards of California,” said Jhalendra Rijal @IPMCorner.
New climate change research by Rijal, Tapan Pathak @Ag_Climate & Prakash Jha @ucanr@AgIsAmerica
As a result of climate change, California’s farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to the state's specialty crops industry.
ALT Oriental fruit moth. Image courtesy of University of California Regents.
Populations of three major insect pests – codling moth, peach twig borer and oriental fruit moth — are projected to increase mainly due to rising temps, according to a team of researchers at @ucanr and the @USDAClimateHubs.
▶️nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…
As a result of climate change, California’s farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to the state's specialty crops industry.
ALT Oriental fruit moth. Image courtesy of University of California Regents.
****UC Merced Postdoc Opening**** Please distribute widely in your network. 2-year term!
We are seeking highly motivated individual to join our team @ucmerced to lead climate change and agriculture research in @ucanr Ventura County
Apply 👇
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As a result of climate change, the Golden State's farms are expected to face a surge in agricultural pests, which poses a threat to California's specialty crops industry
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Who is helping specialty crop producers adapt to climate change? You?
The Climate Analogs Academy is recruiting 10 Extension professionals around the US to engage in dialog, workshops & get paid to visit specialty crop experts in 2024. Application & info: csanr.wsu.edu/climate-analog…