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Hi everyone, my name is Juan Gonzales and I recently joined UC ANR as a Community Education Specialist III in Fresno County. My work focuses on helping farmers and ranchers with climate-smart agriculture programs like the Healthy Soils Program (HSP), SWEEP, and AMMP. I work closely with farmers, compost…
Building on over 150 years of trust and collaboration through the UC Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension, UC ANR brings the latest scientific breakthroughs to your dinner table, your home and your community. Our foundational partner, U.S. Department of Agriculture's National…
September 5, 2025 Glenn County youth ages 5–18 have the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and discover their passions by joining 4-H this year. Enrollment for the 2025–2026 program year is now open, with seven clubs across the county offering a wide variety of projects and opportunities.Some…
We are blessed to live here in the Central Valley and its foothills where we can grow year around. It is easy to find plants that can and cannot be planted together over the fall, but not what we can grow that will enrich the soil nutrition and texture and what biochemical pest suppression can be done that…
When planning the fall changes in your garden, think about drought tolerant plants.“A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever” ~ Richard BriersTasksThe cooler weather is perfect for working in the garden. Start fall cleanup.Despite a few last very hot summer days, fall is rapidly approaching with…
Oak woodlands are one of the richest broad habitats in the state, with well over 300 terrestrial vertebrates utilizing woodlands at some time during the year. They are also extremely important for a wide range of insect life. How they are managed can therefore have a significant impact…
There are a number of useful references that address the ecological and policy aspects of the conifer encroachment issue. Several UCANR publications are also currently under development.Policy Valachovic, Y., Quinn-Davidson, L., and Standiford, R. Can the California Forest Practice Rules Adapt to Addres…
Invasive Insect: Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB; Xyleborus monographus) is an introduced ambrosia beetle that was found infesting several valley oak (Quercus lobata) trees in Napa County in 2019. The insect was likely introduced on imported wood products. To date, it has…