Here's an update on our research on Fusarium Wilt of Lettuce from leading researchers, Dr. Barry Pryor and Dr. Michael Matheron from the UofA.

As part of our Center of Excellence Seminar Series, Sergio Cardona, Technical Director, Samtec, Inc. and former Raytheon engineer, presents about the use of high-tech sensors in precision agriculture.

Our director, Paul Brierley, tackles a hot topic here in the Southwest: Ag water conservation and the implications of various conservation methods. There are many misnomers about this topic and Paul brings to light the realities of some suggested solutions to the water problem and what YCEDA is doing about it.

What’s going on at YCEDA? Paul Brierley goes over how the Center of Excellence has positively impacted the fight against Fusarium wilt of lettuce in the last 3 years. He also goes over future plans and research. Keep updated with our Impact Reports!

Another disease we’re tackling and researching is Downey Mildew in iceberg lettuce. Dr. Michael Matheron is a plant pathologist with the University of Arizona and has been studying diseases for over 30 years! We partnered with him to further our knowledge and research of Downey Mildew. This material is based on work supported by the Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council.

It’s easy to confuse Downey and Powdery Mildew, so in this video, we go over Powdery Mildew in detail and recommendations to avoid and treat this specific pathogen in iceberg lettuce. Dr. Michael Matheron, a plant pathologist with the University of Arizona, gives his expertise on the subject. This material is based on work supported by the Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council.

Diseases in the field can seriously impact the quality and yield of the produce being grown. Our goal is to help the industry be well informed and better mitigate and manage these plant diseases. Dr. Barry Pryor, a professor of plant pathology and microbiology, talks about how to prevent and treat gray mold in iceberg lettuce. This material is based on work supported by the Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Research Council.

Do you have areas of a field that are losing productivity? YCEDA and Western Growers hope this highly informative presentation will help growers make critical planting decisions to maximize your yield and improve your bottom line.

Paul Brierley, Executive Director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, discusses the Center’s accomplishments, projects and future goals in his Year 3 Impact Report.

The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA) is an innovative public-private partnership that addresses high-priority issues identified by industry stakeholders to improve all aspects of desert crop production systems. Our annual 2017 Research Symposium, held November 16 in Yuma, AZ, presented research results ready to be put to work and recommendations for further research to the production agriculture industry. See what we have been doing lately!