• Genomics, Pierce's disease on fall meeting agenda of Atkinson's agricultural advisor commission
• Desmond Jolly reappointed director of UC Small Farm Program
• New for ANR retirees, alumni: online services, regional updates
• Serving Californians around the state
• Promotions announced
• In memoriam: Melida Manjarrez, Ann Burroughs, Larry Mitich, Earl Olson
• Associate editors names for DANR publications

Also in this issue:

• ANR Odyssey 2001 to be hard-hitting
• On the move: Barbara Allen-Diaz, Elizabeth Gomes, Lynnette Young
• Call for proposals: South Coast Research and Extension Center, Shafter REC