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We are on the verge of launching the Integrated Web Platform (IWP) – years in the making and a major milestone for UC ANR in modernizing our technology. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we anticipate the new ucanr.edu will be “live” on Monday, March 24.

Basic information about IPM: Integrated Pest Management

Please be advised that our UC ANR website, ucanr.edu, will be switching over to the new IWP (Integrated Web Platform) from March 22 through March 24, as previously communicated. Intermittent downtime is expected during this period, affecting ucanr.edu sites and Portal access.

  Many of us have planted winter cover crops in our gardens to enrich the soil. Fava beans, winter peas, vetch, and other legumes can do a great job of adding nitrogen to our soils. With a symbiotic relationship with special microorganisms, legumes can take nitrogen in our air and put it into…

At this time of year many gardeners reflect upon what worked in the garden over the past year, plan changes to implement in the coming months, and consider new plants to introduce. This Spring, why not begin planning a more wildlife-friendly garden?  You can encourage birds, butterflies, lizards, frogs and a…

The Mortgage Origination Program (MOP) was developed by the University of California to support the recruitment and retention of select faculty and senior managers by assisting them in purchasing a principal residence near their work location. A recent UC change in allocation patterns for MOP funds now…

The Master Gardeners Spring Workshop Series is in full swing! The series began in February, but worry not -- there are plenty of topics still to be covered from now into June: fifteen workshops to be exact, seven of them on all-new subjects and eight on tried-and-true popular topics. All workshops are free,…

This week, President Drake traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for UC priorities with federal policymakers – including Democrats and Republicans across the California congressional delegation – and other key partners. President Drake's meetings focused on the importance of federally funded research,…

Associate Vice President Tu Tran is retiring this year, effective July 1, 2025.

Food Waste is a significant Public Health and social problem. According to data from ReFED insights engine, 14.6 million tons of food was wasted in California alone. Over half (56.7%) of that food is produce- which is both expensive and nutritious. Coming at a time when food prices continue to rise and many…

References to the plant genus Dianthus go back as far as the Greek botanist Theophrastus.  He named these plants from the Caryophyllaceae family “divine flower” (dios = divine plus anthos = flower). 

Systemwide review of Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 500 distributed on February 13, 2025, has been rescinded. Enclosed for a new systemwide review period are updated proposed revisions to Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Section 500, Recruitment (APM - 500).

We are extending the ANR Administrative and Support Services Customer Satisfaction Survey deadline to March 21, 2025, to allow more time for all to share their feedback to this high-priority customer service initiative.

To stay on top of the numerous federal policy changes that may affect UC ANR, the emergency response team (ERT) meets weekly to share information, coordinate communication and take action. The team will disseminate relevant updates or changes that impact members of the UC ANR community as needed.

The University of California, Davis, is enhancing and expanding its Pistachio Breeding Program after a generous gift from philanthropist and pistachio farmer Rod Stiefvater, who is donating more than $335,000 over three years to develop new rootstocks that thrive under changing climate conditions.

Join ANR Human Resources to review the evaluation process and learn about available support tools for the 2024-25 review period. The annual performance evaluation is an opportunity for staff and supervisors to recognize accomplishments, identify opportunities to build skills, and align individual efforts to…

Boysenberries are a delicious, low-sugar treat, appreciated by pie and jam connoisseurs alike. The Boysen berry is classified as a blackberry along with the Olallie berry and the Marion berry.