All UC ANR blogs
A Wonderful Walk in the Woods
Traveling is always an eye-opening experience; we learn so much and gather so many new and...
August Pest Tips
Summer is in full swing and while it's been quite hot in many parts of California, it's been very...
Non-chemical Weed Control
This is a website designed for wildlands weed control, but the practices fit right into those of...
Totally Tomatoes, a Seed Saving Workshop
Did you know? Not all saved tomato seeds will produce the same tomato you ate! Find out why and...
Can You Name California's State Insect?
Can you name California's state insect?
Did you know that California has a state insect? It...
CA Avocado Acreage Expands
Each year the California Avocado Commission partners with Land IQ to produce a Statewide Avocado...
Svastra: the Sunflower Bee
It's nicknamed "the sunflower bee" for good reason.
It forages on sunflowers.
We recently spotted...
Duncan’s research ‘blew up preconceived ideas,’ improved almond, peach, grape production
Roger Duncan, UCCE farm advisor in Stanislaus County, retires after 36 years
For more than...
August Garden Tips - Keeping our Summer Gardens Going
Summer is flying by and somehow it is already August, kids are going back to...
Closed Terrarium: 6-Month Follow Up
As you can see, my closed terrarium experiment was a success! For those who didn't happen to catch...
Science-to-Practice Grant Program 2024-25 request for proposals
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites proposals to the Science-to-Practice (S2P)...
Ag Labor Workshops for Employers and Supervisors
Ag Labor Management Education Program:General Descriptions and Dates
Ag employers and their...
Announcing a new UCCE rice podcast - Thoughts on Rice!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new rice podcast, "Thoughts on Rice", hosted by the...
Avocado Irrigation Workshop - Escondido, Sept 3
Avocado Irrigation Workshop...
The Carpenter Bee: an important pollinator.
For many years I've heard about carpenter bees, but this year my relationship with these amazing...
Silk Textile Displays Grab Attention at Bohart Museum's Moth Night
"Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can...
Rice Field Day – August 28, 2024
Date: August 28th, 2024
Location: Rice Experiment Station
(955 Butte City Hwy., Biggs,...
Does Extreme Heat Mean Taking Extreme Measures in Your Garden?
How is your garden holding up during our all-too-frequent summer heat waves? Chances are you're...
National Moth Week Ended But...
National Moth Week ended July 27 but you can go moth-ing any time.
Meanwhile, here's another look...
Rice Pest Management Course - September 4, 2024
Date: September 4, 2024
Location: Rice Experiment Station
(955ButteCity Hwy.,...