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.
Albert Fischer, a professor emeritus of weed ecophysiology in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, was recently named the recipient of the Outstanding International Achievement Award by the International Weed Science Society. Shortly after the award was announced, Fischer passed away on Nov. 22 in Davis, Calif. He was 72.
UC Davis researchers, led by Patrick J. Brown, received $3.8 million to improve pistachio production amidst warmer winters and water scarcity. The project aims to enhance pollination, irrigation, and rootstock resilience for long-term industry growth.
UC Davis researchers showcased new rice varieties offering better weed control with less herbicide at the Rice Field Day. They discussed drought impacts, fallow land benefits, and new herbicide trials to combat resistant weeds.
UC Davis researchers Amelie Gaudin and Jeffrey Mitchell, along with their team, were honored for showing that winter cover crops can improve soil health with minimal impact on groundwater use. Their work supports sustainable farming practices in California's Central Valley.
