Is Growing Agave a Good Fit for California? UC Merced Aims to Find Out
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
MERCED, California, April 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Is Growing Agave a Good Fit for California? UC Merced Aims to Find Out
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As crops go, agave holds a lot of promise for the northern San Joaquin Valley. The succulents thrive in hot sun, don't require much water and can be grown in the region's sandy soils. And though agave, mainly grown in Mexico, is best known as the source of tequila . . .
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Is Growing Agave a Good Fit for California? UC Merced Aims to Find Out
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As crops go, agave holds a lot of promise for the northern San Joaquin Valley. The succulents thrive in hot sun, don't require much water and can be grown in the region's sandy soils. And though agave, mainly grown in Mexico, is best known as the source of tequila . . .