ANR News Releases

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

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UC ANR receives nearly $1 million to spur innovation, economic growth in Capital Region

April 3, 2025

By Hanif R Houston

UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has received a significant grant award through the California Jobs First initiative to establish The Plant, a facility designed to support agrifood innovation and sustainable agriculture in the Sacramento…

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Key to prosperity for Eastern Sierra ‘island’ communities is coordination, UCCE advisor says

January 30, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Devoting resources to economic development is challenging in remote Inyo/Mono counties. Aaron Wilcher, UCCE community and economic development advisor, helps forge partnerships.

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A UCCE advisor points out home hardening features on a house

UC ANR Fire Network shares resources on reducing impacts of wildfire, smoke

January 16, 2025

By Michael Hsu

With exceptionally dry conditions persisting in many parts of California, residents should double their efforts to prepare homes, families, businesses and communities for potential wildfire and smoke impacts, according to University of California fire experts.

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Flames and smoke line a hillside behind a street of houses.

UC wildfire expert: Lack of rain ‘primary factor’ in L.A. fires

January 8, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Jan. 8 statement about wildfires in Southern California by Max Moritz, University of California Cooperative Extension statewide wildfire specialist based in Santa Barbara Santa Ana winds can be expected at this time of year, but this episode seems unusually strong.

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Climate scientist Daniel Swain joins UC ANR

January 2, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Daniel Swain joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources on Nov. 1 as a climate scientist in the California Institute for Water Resources.

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