UC Desert Research

Desert Research and Extension Center is one of nine centers supported by the University of California Division of Ag and Natural Resources. Established in 1912.

[Ag&Natural Resources @ucanr]

NEW POSITION: We're hiring an area director to coordinate and oversee the overall operation of UCCE programs in cooperation with the county governments in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
@UCCESanDiego @UCANRJobs #hiring
https://t.co/xt5c49pptH

[Helene Dillard @UCDavisCAESDean]

UC Davis is leading an effort to establish the California Center for Food Safety, bringing together statewide resources to help growers meet food safety standards. @ucdfst https://t.co/1a40UxVIqU

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

@ucanr @UCMasterGarden @saoimanu Thanks for supporting, building, and maintaining our front educational garden! Look forward to our fall planting season!

[UC Riverside CNAS @UCRCNAS]

Salton Sea Summit | Oct. 18 and 19 at @UCRPalmDesert | The 4th biannual Salton Sea Summit will share cutting-edge research related to some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the #SaltonSea. RSVP https://t.co/Mt4qwzrfGA
#UCRscience #palmdesert #environment

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it | AP News https://t.co/Bv6JMNrWrB

[Saoimanu Sope @saoimanu]

Ahmed is eager to collaborate! I appreciate his enthusiasm about food safety. Learn more about him in the link below!

[Tapan Pathak @Ag_Climate]

Climate smart agriculture: assessing needs and perceptions of California's farmers https://t.co/4V6bXIY3Hi
Happy to report this paper coming out of my project funded by @USDA_NIFA
@ucmerced @ucanr @ucdavis @USDAClimateHubs

[Dr. Channah Rock @channah_rock]

What we’ve been working on the last five years. Supporting industry with science to drive food safety solutions. 💦🥬
https://t.co/Yeu9YqxfQa

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

Ready to lead the charge in promoting food literacy? @UCFarmSmart is seeking a CES I to champion our mission in the Imperial Valley! If you're passionate about agriculture and community impact, apply now at the link below!

Apply here: https://t.co/FK7CS6TrZ0

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

Happy National Carrot Day! Did you know we have been a hub for groundbreaking @USDA #carrot research since 1998? Dr. Simon, based in Wisconsin, utilizes our ideal winter temperatures to revolutionize the humble carrot. He's boosted Vitamin A levels by over 50% . @UCFarmSmart

[UCDavisPlants @UCDavisPlants]

🌱Exciting breakthrough in wheat research!
Scientists have discovered how to make wheat plants drought-resistant, offering hope for improved yields in harsh conditions.
➡️https://t.co/EY9zYKoMdO
#AgriculturalInnovation #DroughtResistance

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

We had a great experience hosting
@Teach_ChLOE educators through the leadership of @UCFarmSmart

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

Check out the video made by the sponsor, First Five Imperial, of our 2024 Farm-to-Preschool Festival @UCFarmSmart

https://t.co/pZdzAsXM6g

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

@ucanr leaders visited us to get acquire about programs conducted in Imperial County @UCCE_Imperial and met our local collaborators.

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

#Extension at its fullest today. While researchers, growers and industry discuss irrigation, nutrient, IPM for #sugarbeets, our local seniors enjoy a full day with relevant information, riding in our wagon, picking vegetables and getting lunch.

[Ag&Natural Resources @ucanr]

Register for the UC Beef Cattle Symposium 2024 ➡️ Mar. 16 at @ucdavis. Registration deadline, Mar. 11. https://t.co/UcLOrHXmSN
#UCCE speakers include @GHGGuru @BioBeef & @ErmiasKebreab
@ucdavisvetmed
@UCDavisCLEAR

[UC Desert Research @UCANRDREC]

Bonjour! Our @UCFarmSmart program is hosting a group of #French #vegetable #growers. They learn about our center research projects and vegetable production in our @ImperialCntyCA

[Dr. Channah Rock @channah_rock]

New training opportunity!! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://t.co/WOxTqZP0nL

[Dr. Channah Rock @channah_rock]

https://t.co/RbpHvspmjx

[Ag&Natural Resources @ucanr]

Join us in congratulating our Vice President, Glenda Humiston, for this well-deserved recognition.
"Glenda’s steadfast commitment to serve and no non-sense approach, coupled with her vast experience in the political arena, has helped move the needle."