UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

On left is a tall mound of almond hulls at the end of a conveyer running from an almond processing plant. On right are three machines, side by side, with trays full of nuts

Could bioeconomy unlock new value from existing resources?

ARE Update explores whether California's emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state's biological resources while strengthening rural economies

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Featured Stories

Two bowls of chips, one orange tinged and one plain yellow

July 15, 2026

That avocado oil chip you’re eating may not be made with pure avocado…

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Gray wolf walks through a clearing in the woods, as seen on a trail camera

July 8, 2026

California wolves feed heavily on cattle, study finds

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Warm colors of the horizon sky above green fields of winter grain crops

July 6, 2026

Winter grain crops help farmers get the most out of the least water

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Pest Management & Plant Health

Rangelands

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Upcoming Events

July 18, 2026

Mysteries of Purple Veggies - San Jose

It’s time to start thinking about planting your vegetable garden!Join UC Master Gardener Maria Guerra for a unique talk on purple vegetables that grow in our zones 9b and 10a. This will include…

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July 18, 2026

Learn to Compost To Improve Your Soil - Milpitas

Transform your household waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment! This Master Gardener library talk covers the essentials of making and using compost. Learn how compost improves soil structure,…

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Kale and bok chop plants growing in a raised bed with chicken-wire fencing to protect them from rabbits

July 18, 2026

MCP Starting Cool-Season Vegetables From Seed - San Jose

It’s Summertime! Why think about starting a Cool-Season Garden in July? Because it’s time to start seeds to grow the vegetables you love to eat in Winter! Our cool season stays warm enough to allow…

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Sunny California Bay Area garden featuring a curved stone walkway surrounded by straw mulch and drought-tolerant flowering plants.

July 18, 2026

STDG Top Habits of Happy and Successful Gardeners - Sunnyvale

Tips for BeginnersGardening should be relaxing and enjoyable, not intimidating, and during this presentation, we will share basic foundations of success and common traits of successful gardeners.

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