All UC ANR blogs

The Soil Microbiome
It promises to be an outstanding seminar. André Custodio Franco, assistant professor,...

Spotted Lanternfly: The Need to Remain Vigilant (Part 1)
On March 27th, 2024, a flatbed truck carrying a metal art structure originating in New York and...

Franco: Deciphering Soil Macrobiome and Ecosystem Responses to Global Change
It promises to be an outstanding seminar. André Custodio Franco, assistant professor,...

UC ANR Forestry Team Welcomes Ali Azadfar, new Biomass and Forest Products Advisor
 This fall, UC ANR's forestry team welcomed new Biomass and Forest Products Advisor Ali...

Virtual fencing ‘game-changer’ for ranchers grazing cattle
Tech can save ranchers time and benefit animals and land, becoming more viable After the Caldor...

Extreme weather accelerates nitrate pollution in groundwater
Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the...

Irrigation in a Freeze
Confronted with approaching freezing conditions a grower has several options to mitigate the...

CAMBP Classes on Pollinator Gardens and Apiary Technology
Like to learn about planning a year-round native pollinator garden or about technology in the...

Meet Michael: Community Education Specialist
Michael Jaquez is one of our newer Community Education Specialist with the Climate Smart...

Ryan Tompkins Wins Award for Outstanding Contributions to California Forestry
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) Forestry Advisor Ryan Tompkins...

Nature's Wreath Workshop, Nov 23, 2024
The holidays are nearly here, and we still have space left in our Nature's Wreath...

Mosquitoes, Malaria and the Civil War
Not many Americans think about mosquitoes and malaria on Nov. 11, Veterans' Day. But they...

Wild Fire and Soil
Low-severity wildland fires and prescribed burns have long been presumed by scientists and resource...

Why Phoenix Is the Place to Be Nov. 10-13
Phoenix is the place to be Nov. 10-13. That's the site of the Entomological Society of America's...

Goodbye to My Gorgeous Invasive Plant
We had this innocent-looking large bush in our front yard for probably 20 years. It had drip...

Collecting Seeds to Create Native Plant Spaces for Wildlife
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) excels at native plant restoration and ecosystem stewardship on a...

Fall Planting #2
When I decided to pursue my project of growing 3 citrus trees in 1 pot, I did a lot of research on...

Pass the Crickets, Please!
"Crickets, anyone? Free sample!"  Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator for...

Care of Fire or Frost Damaged Trees
Recent and recurring fires are a problem where both citrus and avocado are grown in California.The...

Fire Information for Tree Crop Growers
The following is a compendium of blogs for growers to help with the recent fire damage in the...