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Solutions to Desert Agriculture's Pressing Problems

The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) is an innovative public-private partnership that connects top scientists to the desert agricultural industry. Together we put science to work developing solutions to the challenges of arid-land crop production. Our work focuses on high-priority issues identified by industry stakeholders, including but not limited to increasing production efficiencies through disease and water management, crop yield maximization, food safety, and technology utilization.

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Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture
March 19, 2019
2019 Impact Report
February 25, 2019
Addressing Water Challenges in the Southwestern United States
February 21, 2019

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Nitrogen Management and Water Footprint for Arizona Durum Production

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Home Grown: Studying soil salinity

September 30, 2019

One of the most key nutrients to keeping a plant healthy is water. But what happens to the health of a plant when water is a scarce commodity?

Home Grown: Fighting Fusarium Fungus

September 2, 2019

In today’s Home Grown, we will learn about a study conducted by the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture. A study on Fusarium wilt, a microscopic fungus that can literally lie under a lettuce crop, waiting to strike.

Home Grown: Yuma County Farm Bureau, fighting for farmers

August 26, 2019

Driving down East 31st street you may see a newer building with a sign reading Yuma County Farm Bureau out front. In today’s Home Grown, we will take our first steps to learn more about Yuma’s agricultural programs. 

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