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

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California wolves feed heavily on cattle, study finds

July 8, 2026

By Amy Quinton

Two new studies of gray wolves in California suggest that wolves eat cattle more than anything else and the presence of the predators causes significant stress among livestock.

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

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

July 6, 2026

By Trina Kleist

UC research shows farmland could remain viable if farmers plant winter grain crops. When managed properly, small grains can grow during the cool season, using little irrigation.

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David kneeling in green field putting a protective wire screen around something

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Lile retires from UC ANR after 30 years of serving Lassen County ranchers

July 6, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

David Lile, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources and livestock advisor, retired on July 1, 2026, after 30 years of serving Lassen County residents.

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Central Coast UC Cooperative Extension advisor Larsen retires, known for his word ‘as good as gold’

June 29, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Watershed and natural resource advisor Royce Larsen retires this summer after his 30-year career helping ranchers care for rangelands.

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From left, 5. Matthew Fidelibus, Mark Battany, Larry Bettiga crouch to examine old vine Zinfandel vine in the Cucamonga Valley

Bettiga, leading light in viticulture, retires after 41 years as UC Cooperative Extension advisor

June 29, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Larry Bettiga, UCCE viticulture advisor for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, is set to retire July 1. He shaped the wine industry across California and beyond.

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

‘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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Seven people stand among dozens of wine barrels arranged concentric circles.

California, Chile and Argentina scientists to discuss weather variability, farm issues June 23-26

June 15, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR scientists will meet with Chile and Argentina agriculture leaders on June 23-26 in Río Negro province of Argentina to discuss crop production systems and practices

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Two-lane road through tall trees from perspective of riding inside a car

Six exits to safety: UC study finds wildfire survival depends on roads for evacuation

June 10, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

One of the strongest predictors of wildfire fatalities may be the number of roads out of a community, according to a new UC study.

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A flesh-eating fly has returned to the U.S. What now?

June 5, 2026

By Jules Bernstein

New World screwworm poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared the parasite eradicated from the country in 1966, several notable outbreaks have occurred since then. One of those is happening now.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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