Research in Regenerative Agriculture

Research team checking the map at Palo Verde

A collaboration of scientists from two continents coming together to measure the effect of regenerative agriculture on soil carbon in multiple locations over multiple years using flux tower technology.

Effect of rangeland seeding on soil health and forage production

Study on the effects of rangeland seeding on soil health and forage production on California rangeland.

Impact of Cover Crops, Compost, and Minimal Tillage in Commercial Cotton Production

A three year study in collaboration with Fibershed, NCAT, and UCCE.

Improving Soil Carbon Capture and Water Use Efficiency in the Palo Verde Valley

Five year research project with the Metropolitan Water district studying the effects of summer and winter cover crops, fungal-dominant inoculant, and no till practices.

Use of multispecies cover crops in a no-till conventional corn/bean rotation in Willcox, AZ

A joint five year study on 77 acres in Willcox, Arizona with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Produce being sold at a market from the Organic Vegetable Project

Impact of No-Till Farming Practices on Nutrient Density, Weed Suppression and Cost

A three-year study investigating the impact of no-till techniques on organic vegetable production.

Students in the vegetable garden posing with squash

No-till Organic Cropping Systems

A collaboration between UC Davis and the CSUC Organic Vegetable Project to demonstrate conversion to a no-till system and share the information involved.

Joint Project with Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) to study cover cropping systems

Studies the impacts of cover crop termination methods on soil quality, crop yield, weed pressure, and crop nutrient density.

Legume Research for Healthy Agroecosystems

Studies on the use of fava beans and peas for cold season cover crops in California.

Regional Soil Health Assessment – CSUC-NRCS Partnership

A joint project between the NRCS and CSUC to assess soil and land management systems in the university's service area.

Use of Soldier Flies in a Sustainable Food Production System

Research studying the use of soldier flies as part of an enhanced Aquaponic Food Production Unit.

Students and faculty leader Lee Altier in front of the Aquaponics Greenhouse

Full-Circle Food Chain Aquaponic Food Production

Raising plant food and fish together in a controlled and integrated soil-less system.

International Research

Work being done by our colleagues around the globe.