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Workshops Plant Seeds of Success in Agtech

Biological and agricultural engineers are creating workshops to introduce students, teachers and industry professionals to cutting-edge advancements in agtech at the University of California, Davis.

New Research Points to Improved Nitrogen Management in Almond Production

Researchers at UC Davis are using drone imagery and advanced modeling to track nitrogen levels in almond orchards — a step toward more efficient farming. This approach could help growers optimize fertilizer use, protect water quality and improve sustainability in California agriculture.

Rooted in Water, Rooted in Change

Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Shamim Ahamed leads a technical assistance and educational effort for the soilless approach to agriculture in the Golden State. The method lets farmers get more out their water and put less pressure on the state water budget.

Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater

Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study found heavy rains after a drought caused nitrates to seep 33 feet under farm fields in as little as 10 days.

Exploring Coffee's Sustainable Future with Irwin Donis-González

The biological and agricultural engineering researcher speaks with International Comunicaffe about the role of technologies like AI and sensors in revolutionizing coffee research, enhancing sustainability and addressing global challenges in coffee production and processing.

Vivian Vuong Brings Human-Centered Design to Engineering Education

As a new assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis, Vivian Vuong aims to establish a curriculum that balances engineering expertise with human-centered design principles.