ANR News Releases

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

Agriculture majors are eligible for UC ANR scholarships, including one to study soil improvement.

Three agriculture scholarships offered by UC ANR

April 19, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Three scholarships are being offered to college students majoring in agriculture by the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The scholarships will be awarded for the fall 2018 semester or quarter.

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Processing tomato harvest. A new report estimates costs and returns for of processing tomatoes in Fresno County and provides an overview of common production practices related to irrigation, fertility and pest management.

UC Agricultural Issues Center releases cost estimates for growing processing tomatoes

March 23, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

A new study on the costs and returns of producing processing tomatoes in Fresno County and the central San Joaquin Valley has been released by the UC ANR Agricultural Issues Center. Growers contemplating crops to grow may use the estimates to help decide whether to plant processing tomatoes.

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UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston, left, and Baja California Secretary of Agriculture Development Manuel Vallodolid Seamanduras shake hands in January 2017 after signing an agreement to establish a 4-H Club in Mexicali.

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California state senator to honor University of California 4-H program in Mexicali

March 22, 2018

California State Senator Ben Hueso will honor California and Baja California 4-H with a resolution in the State Senate at 2 p.m. April 2 to recognize the cross-border team that established a 4-H Club in Mexicali, Baja Mexico, in January 2017.

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Representatives from North, Central and South America met in Florida for the 8th Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in December 2017.

UC ANR to host exchange in Northern California promoting business partnerships across the Americas

March 13, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The tenth Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE) will be held for the first time in Northern California in October.

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Roof rats are causing damage in nut and tree fruit orchards.

Roof rats unnerve farm workers, damage orchard crops

March 9, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Monitor for rodent activity and use bait stations before the growing season to prevent problems, UC ANR scientists recommend. Roof rats are running rampant in California orchards this year, according to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists.

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