ANR News Releases

News releases share the latest updates on Extension activities and impact by scientists and staff across UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Top row, left to right, Kamyar Aram, Marisa Coyne, Amer Fayad and Joy Hollingsworth. Bottom row, left to right, Susana Matias, Joji Muramoto, Mohamed Nouri and Kosana Suvocarev.

New advisors and specialists join UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

September 20, 2019

By Jeannette Warnert

Eight academics joined the ranks of UC Cooperative Extension advisors, specialists and an academic coordinator over the last few months. The new academics are: Kamyar Aram UCCE specialty crops advisor Contra Costa County Kamyar Aram joined UC ANR in August 2019 as UCCE advisor in specialty crops.

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President Janet Napolitano, left, sat down with VP Humiston at UC ANR's statewide conference in 2018 to discuss UC ANR's role in advancing UC's Global Food, Carbon Neutrality and Mexico initiatives.

Humiston statement on UC President Napolitano stepping down

September 18, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Glenda Humiston, University of California vice president for agriculture and natural resources, issued the following statement today (Sept. 18): Earlier today (Sept. 18), UC President Janet Napolitano announced that she will be stepping down as president of the University in August 2020.

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Romaine harvest. In the romaine and strawberry cost studies, the authors have also expanded the section on labor, which includes information on California's minimum wage and overtime laws.

Thinking about growing romaine or organic strawberries? UC ANR releases sample costs

September 10, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Farmers who are considering growing romaine hearts or organic strawberries in California's Central Coast region can get some help determining whether the crop will pencil out for them.

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Catalyst of change Pat Crawford’s research helps advance food policies

July 22, 2019

Consumers once asked Pat Crawford how to determine the amount of added sugar in foods if the labels only list total sugar.

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“I can't think of a better career than working with so many fine individuals in orchards and vineyards throughout these counties, diagnosing problems and researching methods to increase production, reduce labor costs and manage pests and diseases with products safer to humans and the environment,” Janine Hasey said.

UCCE advisor Janine Hasey, who transformed walnut production, retires after 38 years

July 5, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

After nearly 38 years of working for University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Janine Hasey, retired on July 1 as the UC Cooperative Extension orchard and environmental horticulture advisor for Sutter and Yuba counties.

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