by Alli Sweigard | Oct 3, 2025 | Company News, News
UC Merced is building the first building at the Experimental Smart Farm, established in 2022. With the addition of a new AgTech barn, part of a $9.2 million award to the Merced AgTech Alliance to strengthen agricultural research, facilities, and workforce development...
by Alli Sweigard | Oct 3, 2025 | Company News, News
UC Merced and the Almond Board of California have signed a five-year partnership to advance research in automation, sustainability, and the development of new almond varieties, while also creating hands-on opportunities for students and faculty. The collaboration will...
by Alli Sweigard | Oct 3, 2025 | Company News, News
Lake Yosemite sits on the north edge of UC Merced. On a beautiful afternoon, buses brought campus staff who enable all our activities out to the placid lake for fun and relaxation. VISTA hosted second VISTACHILLA, bringing together faculty, staff, students, industry...
by Alli Sweigard | Oct 3, 2025 | Company News, News
On September 4, we hosted our first Ag Bag gathering of the fall 2025 semester, featuring three speakers who highlighted innovative approaches to nutrition, soil health, and water sustainability. Karina Diaz Rios, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension in Public...
by Alli Sweigard | Oct 3, 2025 | Company News, News
UC Merced recently hosted BEAM Circular for a BiocirV workshop on bio-waste management, drawing more than 30 faculty, researchers, growers, processors, and industry leaders. The interactive session explored challenges, successes, and opportunities to strengthen the...
