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We are pleased to announce that David Lewis will be taking on the role of Sustainable Natural Ecosystems (SNE) SI leader starting January 2022. We thank David for this new undertaking while acknowledging the wonderful contributions he has already made over the last few years as Water SI leader.

The 2021 Mid-Year Strategic Plan Accomplishments Report is now posted on the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/UCANR_Strategic_Plan.

At CalNat, we are grateful for the partnerships we've formed with over 55 organizations across the state with whom we share a vision of a more sustainable and just future. This year we are particularly grateful for our new partners that represent several Indigenous cultures across California.

UC ANR's Staff Assembly invites staff members to serve as ambassadors for their colleagues at their locations. Staff Assembly ambassadors represent all UC ANR and County paid staff in their local office at ambassador meetings.

Don't ask if the insects you find in your garden are "good bugs or bad bugs." Everything in your garden has a place, and your place should be a healthy, thriving garden--free of pesticides, says Frdrique Lavoipierre.

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity worldwide. UC ANR programs can invite donors to help address important issues impacting all Californians.

In this issue: Winter Chilling of Pistachio: Consequences of Low Chill and Implementation of Online Chill Calculators Gills Mealybug Control 2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond 2022 Statewide Pistachio is going Virtual...

Learn just how to dry those fresh herbs too. UC Master Gardeners Katrina Kirkeby and Teena Spindler have tons of great ideas to keep you busy! Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

New research from the University of California Nutrition Policy Institute suggests that a Harvest of the Month curriculum promoting fruit and vegetable intake, healthy beverage choices, physical activity, and the importance of local agriculture in school-aged children can improve school children's f...

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Photo by Surendra Dara The spotted lanternfly (SLF) [Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)] is an invasive planthopper, which causes a significant damage to apples, grapes, stone fruit, trees used for timber, and other hosts (Dara et al. 2015).