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Sarah Weil looks at a leaf as she inspects trees on her Twin Tree Farms

Food Blog: Article

‘Farm to corrections’ program benefits California growers, incarcerated people

June 26, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Since 2023, Harvest of the Month has expanded to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to all 30 adult facilities under California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Autonomous robots treat grapevines with UV-C light at night to control powdery mildew

Farmers invited to see latest vineyard ag tech in Mendocino County on June 30

June 22, 2026

By Hanif R Houston

Eight companies will put their high-tech vineyard management tools to the test at Hopland Research and Extension Center during a UC ANR Innovate field day.

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A person crouches on the left side of the field taking photos of the yellow wild mustard cover crop

See IPM weed management strategies in row crops June 11 in Sutter County

June 4, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UCCE Sutter-Yuba will host a free field day on IPM weed management strategies in row crops on June 11 in Meridian.

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Deniece Williams, left, talks to vet med interns about rotary milking parlors

High school students try their hands as livestock vets to fill need in rural areas

June 2, 2026

By Michael Hsu

The FarmVet2B program, led by UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Cooperative Extension scientists, gives students a hands-on experience.

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A smiling Fam Lee leans into flowers amid a field

Employee Spotlights: Article

Lee: Seeing Iu Mien strawberry farmers’ success ‘makes my heart sing’

May 28, 2026

By Michael Hsu

To wrap up Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about UC ANR community educator Fam Lee, who supports Iu Mien growers in the Sacramento region.

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Registration open for 2026 California Agritourism Summit Sept. 23-25

May 27, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

San Luis Obispo County is a pastoral destination, known for its high-quality wine and olive oils. This September, the region will transform into a hub for all things agritourism.

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Post-Fire Forest Resilience workshop participants point up at trees in the Caldor Fire footprint

New online course from UC ANR offers wildfire recovery guidance for forest landowners

May 26, 2026

By Grace N Dean

UC ANR has developed an online Post-Fire Resilience course providing landowners practical guidance after fire. The course is free to the public.

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A panoramic view of Altadena's burned neighorhoods.

After L.A.’s fires, UC ANR ‘tree doctors’ help protect urban canopy for science, residents

May 22, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

The 2025 Los Angeles fires dealt a blow to the urban forest. Then, premature tree removals made matters worse. UC scientists took action to protect and study these natural resources.

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Almond Robotics, Modular Learning, Inc. team crouch by the Davis Senior High School sign

Student teams from across California and around the world win Farm Robotics Challenge awards

May 22, 2026

By Kelly D Scott, Michael Hsu

Winners of the fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge were announced during a livestreamed awards ceremony on May 21. See the winners and watch the recording.

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Kearney REC employee Ryan Puckett uses a wand to water tea plants in a greenhouse

Brewed awakening: UC explores tea’s potential as ‘champion crop’ for California

May 21, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Scientists at Kearney Research and Extension Center are studying tea as a potential high cash-value, climate-resilient crop for the Central Valley and other regions.

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From left to right in front of MOU banner, Minister Nuria Montserrat, Director Erik Porse, Catalonian President Salvador Illa, Vice President Glenda Humiston and Director Vincenc Acunador

UC ANR, Catalonian research institute to partner on water sustainability, resilience

May 19, 2026

By Michael Hsu

UC ANR welcomed a delegation from Catalonia, Spain, led by Catalonian President Salvador Illa, for the signing of an agreement to boost research collaboration.

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Leonel Jimenez (center) smiles with the potato variety trial team as potatoes are displayed on burlap sacks on the grass

UC Cooperative Extension moves to area director model to better serve California

May 15, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

To allow its scientists to focus on research and extension, UC ANR has been transitioning to regional administrative leadership of its UC Cooperative Extension offices across the state.

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A farm robotics team stands in front of a backdrop that reads Hartnell College

Student innovators take center stage at Farm Robotics Challenge Awards on May 21

May 14, 2026

By Kelly D Scott

The fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will announce its winners during a live awards ceremony on May 21. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Mexican fruit flies land on a grapefruit

ANR News Releases: Article

New report: Rising tide of invasive pests requires dynamic, resilient, comprehensive system

May 11, 2026

By Michael Hsu

The Comprehensive Pest Prevention Program Analysis offers extensive proof of the value and effectiveness of California's efforts to prevent and address pest incursions.

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UC Orchard Spray Nozzle Day aims for spray efficiency May 29

May 8, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Tree crop growers, pest control advisers (PCAs) and others looking to improve spray efficiency, coverage and drift management in orchard systems are encouraged to attend Orchard Spray Nozzle Day on May 29.

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Disembodied hand points to flame image on a California map on a phone

Wildfire webinar May 21: Where to get best information during fire emergency

May 8, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The UC ANR Fire Network will host a free webinar “Fire Savvy: Finding and Navigating Fire Information in California” on Thursday, May 21, at 9 a.m.

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Four young people pet the front of a brown horse while looking at the instructor do something with the horse's tail or behind

4-H summer camp introduces youth to wild horses, natural resource careers Aug. 6-8

May 6, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC Cooperative Extension and the CalPac section of the Society for Range Management will offer Range and Mustang Camp in Modoc National Forest Aug. 6-8

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Six fifth-grade students do push ups at a school yard as part of fitness testing, while their peers look on

Healthy Communities Blog: Article

U.S. ‘not yet ready’ to implement school-based Presidential Youth Fitness Test, UC researcher says

May 5, 2026

By Michael Hsu

NPI director Hannah Thompson and colleagues found that nearly half of U.S. states currently have no requirements or recommendations for fitness testing in public schools.

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