The Soil Science Society of America has recognized Bruce Linquist’s leadership and research excellence, naming him a fellow of the society. Linquist was among 11 people honored for 2024. He’s a professor of Cooperative Extension in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, with collaborative research projects in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Alfalfa expert Charlie Brummer says it's time to "think about redesigning the alfalfa plant from first principles," after 40 years of frustrated efforts to increase yield. He made the remarks at a recent meeting of the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference. Students also presented their research, including trials to grow the crop with less water.
