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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Student innovators take center stage at Farm Robotics Challenge Awards on May 21

May 14, 2026

By Kelly D Scott

The fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge will announce its winners during a live awards ceremony on May 21. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.

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Leonel Jimenez (center) smiles with the potato variety trial team as potatoes are displayed on burlap sacks on the grass

UC Cooperative Extension moves to area director model to better serve California

May 15, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

To allow its scientists to focus on research and extension, UC ANR has been transitioning to regional administrative leadership of its UC Cooperative Extension offices across the state.

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Mexican fruit flies land on a grapefruit

New report: Rising tide of invasive pests requires dynamic, resilient, comprehensive system

May 11, 2026

By Michael Hsu

The Comprehensive Pest Prevention Program Analysis offers extensive proof of the value and effectiveness of California's efforts to prevent and address pest incursions.

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Community educator Hannah Bird holds a lamb on her lap as a schoolchild feeds it a bottle in a barn-like setting

UC Hopland Research and Extension Center to celebrate 75 years on May 17

April 29, 2026

By Evelyn George

Hopland REC, operated by UC ANR, invites the community to an open house on May 17 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to mark 75 years of science and learning.

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Man in gray jacket inspects overhead sprinkler irrigaton system above green crops in the Central Valley

CDFA, UC ANR and partners introduce California Agricultural Research and Innovation Roadmap

March 11, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Guided by farmer and rancher input, CDFA, UC ANR and academic and industry partners have developed a blueprint to advance scientific discovery and next-generation tools.

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