Community Nutrition and Health of San Diego

Gray wolf walks through a clearing in the woods, as seen on a trail camera

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California wolves feed heavily on cattle, study finds

July 8, 2026

By Amy Quinton

Two new studies of gray wolves in California suggest that wolves eat cattle more than anything else and the presence of the predators causes significant stress among livestock.

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Warm colors of the horizon sky above green fields of winter grain crops

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Winter grain crops help farmers get the most out of the least water

July 6, 2026

By Trina Kleist

UC research shows farmland could remain viable if farmers plant winter grain crops. When managed properly, small grains can grow during the cool season, using little irrigation.

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David kneeling in green field putting a protective wire screen around something

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Lile retires from UC ANR after 30 years of serving Lassen County ranchers

July 6, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

David Lile, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources and livestock advisor, retired on July 1, 2026, after 30 years of serving Lassen County residents.

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Central Coast UC Cooperative Extension advisor Larsen retires, known for his word ‘as good as gold’

June 29, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Watershed and natural resource advisor Royce Larsen retires this summer after his 30-year career helping ranchers care for rangelands.

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From left, 5. Matthew Fidelibus, Mark Battany, Larry Bettiga crouch to examine old vine Zinfandel vine in the Cucamonga Valley

Bettiga, leading light in viticulture, retires after 41 years as UC Cooperative Extension advisor

June 29, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Larry Bettiga, UCCE viticulture advisor for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, is set to retire July 1. He shaped the wine industry across California and beyond.

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Sarah Weil looks at a leaf as she inspects trees on her Twin Tree Farms

‘Farm to corrections’ program benefits California growers, incarcerated people

June 26, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Since 2023, Harvest of the Month has expanded to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to all 30 adult facilities under California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Autonomous robots treat grapevines with UV-C light at night to control powdery mildew

Farmers invited to see latest vineyard ag tech in Mendocino County on June 30

June 22, 2026

By Hanif R Houston

Eight companies will put their high-tech vineyard management tools to the test at Hopland Research and Extension Center during a UC ANR Innovate field day.

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Seven people stand among dozens of wine barrels arranged concentric circles.

California, Chile and Argentina scientists to discuss weather variability, farm issues June 23-26

June 15, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR scientists will meet with Chile and Argentina agriculture leaders on June 23-26 in Río Negro province of Argentina to discuss crop production systems and practices

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A flesh-eating fly has returned to the U.S. What now?

June 5, 2026

By Jules Bernstein

New World screwworm poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared the parasite eradicated from the country in 1966, several notable outbreaks have occurred since then. One of those is happening now.

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A person crouches on the left side of the field taking photos of the yellow wild mustard cover crop

See IPM weed management strategies in row crops June 11 in Sutter County

June 4, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UCCE Sutter-Yuba will host a free field day on IPM weed management strategies in row crops on June 11 in Meridian.

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Five rows of a wine grape vineyard under blue skies

UC workshops for growing wine grapes and nuts in extreme and variable weather June 8, 9 and 12

June 2, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

A special workshop series focused on growing wine grapes and nut crops in variable weather will be held in Stockton, Modesto and Parlier.

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Kearney REC employee Ryan Puckett uses a wand to water tea plants in a greenhouse

Brewed awakening: UC explores tea’s potential as ‘champion crop’ for California

May 21, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Scientists at Kearney Research and Extension Center are studying tea as a potential high cash-value, climate-resilient crop for the Central Valley and other regions.

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UC Orchard Spray Nozzle Day aims for spray efficiency May 29

May 8, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Tree crop growers, pest control advisers (PCAs) and others looking to improve spray efficiency, coverage and drift management in orchard systems are encouraged to attend Orchard Spray Nozzle Day on May 29.

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Two cartoon chickens. One listens through a stethoscope held against an egg as the other presses her ear against the other side of the egg

Don’t wing it: Vets pen ‘Dr. Cluck’ book to help keep chickens healthy, safe

April 29, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The new book “Dr. Cluck’s Backyard Chickens” provides backyard chicken owners with science-based advice for poultry care at every life stage

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Branched broomrape growing among tomatoes in a research field

Tomato industry taking steps to stop spread of parasitic weed

April 24, 2026

By Emily C. Dooley

Equipment cleaning could prevent branched broomrape, help growersCalifornia’s processing tomato industry for the first time this past harvest season agreed to voluntary equipment cleaning and notification guidelines to prevent the spread of branched broomrape, a parasitic weed that attaches to roots…

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A woman and two men sit at a table facing an audience

Ranching with wolves: Ranchers lose livestock, profits, sleep

April 7, 2026

By Tracy K Schohr

“Dinner, Documentary and Discussion” brings together students, ranchers, researchers, local leaders and community members to discuss wolf impacts on cattle.

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Three white women and one Black woman wearing white uniforms

After 63-year career, UC ANR nutrition advisor still writing her legacy of public health

March 31, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Mary Blackburn retired as a UC Cooperative Extension nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor for Alameda County in 2025. The trailblazing Black dietitian began her career in the tumultuous Civil Rights era.

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Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a green leaf

How do you feel about bioengineered pest control to protect citrus trees?

March 20, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

To understand consumers’ attitudes toward a bioengineered crop pesticide for controlling Asian citrus psyllid, researchers are seeking volunteers for focus groups.

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The Port of Los Angeles filled with brightly colored shipping containers and a container ship docked next to cranes.

U.S.-China trade conflict harms California farming communities

March 18, 2026

By Ria DeBiase

The top 13 California agricultural commodities exported to China fell 64% from 2024 to 2025.

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Tea field from an angle backlit by the sun

Could tea be California’s next cash crop? Take a taste March 19

March 13, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Learn about tea culture and cultivation in California’s Central Valley climate during Tea Day at UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

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