ANR News Releases

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

John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center.

Bailey appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

October 8, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

John Bailey, director of the University of California's Hopland Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. Bailey's two-year term expires on Sept. 17, 2021.

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Cannabis cultivation -- both licensed and unlicensed -- has expanded rapidly in Humboldt County. A new survey sheds light on how the community is adapting.

Ranch, forest landowner views on cannabis evolving in Humboldt County

September 24, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Legalization of cannabis in California changes the dynamics of competing industries Humboldt County has long been known for marijuana production.

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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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