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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

Landscape plants under varying irrigation levels are evaluated at South Coast REC to determine the best irrigation level for optimal plant performance.

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$1 million grant expands climate-ready landscape plants program

August 25, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

A research project initiated in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis evaluates landscape plants in two-year trials under varying irrigation levels to determine the best irrigation level for optimal plant performance in regions requiring supplemental summer water.

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From left, Mark Hoddle, Dong-Hwan Choe and David Haviland received CDFA grants for research on pest control alternatives to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos.

Hoddle, Choe, Haviland receive $1.34 million for chlorpyrifos alternatives

August 24, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has awarded $1.34 million in grants to UC ANR scientists for research on pest control alternatives to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos.

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More than 60 online lessons that emphasize healthy eating, active living and gardening are being developed for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade.

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Nutrition educators pivot to meet California’s needs during pandemic

August 14, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

CalFresh Healthy Living, UC and its UC Cooperative Extension community educators work in schools and community settings to give low-income children and families the opportunities and resources they need to eat right, stay active and lead healthy lives.

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At the UC Board of Regents meeting July 29, President Janet Napolitano named some of the accomplishments achieved at UC during her tenure.

Napolitano appoints new members to President’s Advisory Commission

August 3, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC President Janet Napolitano has appointed 11 new members to the President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Budget update and strategies

August 3, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

As you know, the University is experiencing severe fiscal challenges across all locations because of COVID-19 and its economic fallout. UC ANR is facing a possible 12.7% budget reduction for the 20-21 fiscal year.

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