New UC Davis research shows winter cover crops don’t reduce soil moisture, countering water-use concerns. This supports sustainable farming and urges updates to groundwater models that may unfairly penalize growers.
Louise Ferguson, a professor at UC Davis, has been named a fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science for her leadership and contributions to horticulture. She also founded the ASHS Leadership Academy to train future leaders.
Leslie Roche and fellow members of a seven-state team were recently honored with a Partnership Award for Multi-State Efforts, conferred by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, of the United States Department of Agriculture. Roche was a member of the National Connections Team for Forest and Rangeland Resources.
UC Davis researchers developed a crop rotation calculator to help California rice farmers manage drought and water scarcity. The tool offers projections on the economic impacts of rotating to less water-intensive crops, aiding growers in making informed decisions.
UC Davis' Louise Ferguson was recognized by the American Society of Horticultural Science for her leadership, including guiding the organization through virtual and hybrid conferences and establishing the ASHS Leadership Academy.
