Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Stories for the Year 2002

Story DateStory Title
Dec 11, 2002 UC Cooperative Extension advisor touts alternative to agricultural burning
Dec 10, 2002 UC names entomologist to lead IPM program
Nov 26, 2002 UC awards $1.8 million for specialty crop projects
Nov 25, 2002 Down on the farm there's lots of country charm to enhance the holiday season
Nov 23, 2002 New book and Web site offer guidelines for managing agricultural labor
Nov 21, 2002 Valley home gardeners to see a kaleidoscope of citrus
Nov 15, 2002 UC Cooperative Extension study to help Central Coast walnut farmers
Nov 12, 2002 Rice is more sensitive to salinity than previously thought
Nov 12, 2002 UC farm advisor encouraging cattle ranchers to beef up marketing
Nov 5, 2002 Two new economic studies size up pasture production in north state
Oct 31, 2002 UC program helping youngsters get 'off to a good start' in kindergarten
Oct 17, 2002 UC Davis scientist says irradiation can prevent Listeria food poisoning
Oct 17, 2002 What is Organically Grown? Ask UC Experts--National standards go into effect Oct. 21
Oct 14, 2002 UC seeks farmer cooperation in long-term study of farmers' health
Oct 9, 2002 New UC Cooperative Extension orchard crops advisor for Sutter, Yuba
Oct 4, 2002 UC labor management advisor's strategy improves conflict resolution
Oct 3, 2002 Sources for National 4-H Week, October 6 - 12
Sep 24, 2002 UC breaks ground on $3 million state-funded greenhouse at the UC Kearney Research and Extension Center
Sep 19, 2002 Pesticide choice for alfalfa may protect water quality
Sep 19, 2002 UC Cooperative Extension advisors develop guide for feeding rice straw to cattle
Sep 18, 2002 California cattle industry at the crossroads
Sep 17, 2002 UC research project working to restore native oysters in Tomales Bay
Sep 16, 2002 Study explores California farmland conservation options
Sep 13, 2002 Study examines costs of establishing pears in the Sacramento Valley
Sep 12, 2002 Small Farm Center offers scholarships to state farm conference
Sep 11, 2002 Studies examine costs of growing almonds in the San Joaquin Valley
Sep 10, 2002 Frequently asked questions related to Sudden Oak Death
Sep 10, 2002 Dairy farm advisor appointed for Merced County UC Cooperative Extension
Sep 6, 2002 UC helping San Diego boaters find alternatives to copper paints
Sep 4, 2002 UC Researchers confirm coast redwood and Douglas fir as hosts for Sudden Oak Death pathogen
Aug 27, 2002 Conservation tillage farm press tour Aug. 30
Aug 20, 2002 UC advisors and specialists to speak at National Small Farm Conference
Aug 14, 2002 UC Davis media sources on West Nile Virus
Aug 9, 2002 Summer camp with a 4-H twist creates experiences to last a lifetime
Aug 9, 2002 Student interns using GPS to help farmers fine tune management
Aug 8, 2002 Julia Child to speak at Small Farm Conference in November
Aug 6, 2002 Humboldt County native to lead North Coast dairy research/outreach
Aug 6, 2002 Welfare reform-related news tips
Aug 6, 2002 Registration under way for Western Alfalfa and Forage Conference
Jul 30, 2002 Reedley girl's grand prize billboard to go up on Manning Avenue Aug. 12
Jul 22, 2002 UC research tracks plants' responses to ozone exposure
Jul 22, 2002 Insect enthusiast is new entomology advisor for UCCE in Kern County
Jul 16, 2002 California wildfire media contacts available at the University of California
Jul 11, 2002 July 26 field day shows first precision ag equipment being used in the San Joaquin Valley
Jul 10, 2002 Improved irrigation efficiency a critical research goal
Jul 10, 2002 African Americans need diabetes awareness education
Jul 9, 2002 Tipton Foundation gift of $1.4 million will improve educational, research and cultural opportunities at UC's Sedgwick Reserve
Jul 8, 2002 Sudden Oak Death hits two more counties
Jun 29, 2002 UC programs pool resources to fund IPM-Sustainable Ag projects
Jun 27, 2002 UC study links parasites in freshwater runoff to sea otter deaths
Jun 20, 2002 Janice Harwood ends 26-year career with UC Cooperative Extension
Jun 19, 2002 Calagtour.org helps travelers combine California's "traditional" tourist destinations with unique rural getaways
Jun 12, 2002 UC winegrape team expands biologically integrated farming systems
Jun 6, 2002 Biologically integrated prune farming project receives UC grant award
Jun 6, 2002 Merced County field crops farm advisor Bill Weir retires after 36 years with UC
May 28, 2002 Study shows exposure to female hormone may 'masculinize' songbirds
May 8, 2002 Global warming will affect California water, air, agriculture
May 1, 2002 Workshop offered for trainers of pesticide handlers and fieldworkers
Apr 25, 2002 Theresa Ward named farm advisor in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties
Apr 25, 2002 Theresa Ward named farm advisor in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties
Apr 25, 2002 Study examines costs of converting Bartlett pears to "puffer" system
Apr 22, 2002 UC study examines Sacramento River Delta wine grape production
Apr 18, 2002 Molecular science helps growers know when to spray
Apr 18, 2002 Nancy Feldman closes a 22-year career of innovation with UC Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus and nearby foothill counties
Apr 5, 2002 UC symposium to feature "the other white wine," sauvignon blanc
Apr 5, 2002 Sierra foothill field day to show ranchers new ways to market beef
Apr 5, 2002 UC's organic agriculture research gets boost from Heller Foundation
Mar 26, 2002 Weed ecologist Anil Shrestha joins the UC Kearney Agricultural Center academic staff
Mar 25, 2002 University of California launches new Online Resource Library
Mar 15, 2002 UC helps strengthen California agriculture and tackle new challenges
Mar 11, 2002 The March-April 2002 issue of California Agriculture magazine
Feb 27, 2002 New director named to lead UC Center for Cooperatives
Feb 25, 2002 Scientists examine status of California's marine resources in new book
Feb 21, 2002 Geographic Information Systems and satellite photography new tools against lygus bugs
Feb 14, 2002 New study examines cost of producing wine grapes in Lodi appellation
Feb 8, 2002 UC workshop helps communities market local identity/products
Feb 8, 2002 UC offers Sacramento Valley walnut growers new economic analysis
Feb 6, 2002 Fire ants could cost urban households millions of dollars a year
Feb 5, 2002 UC's SAREP and IPM programs supporting agriculture/urban education
Jan 29, 2002 University of California energizes its agri-tourism program
Jan 25, 2002 California youth crafting an agenda to take to nation's capitol
Jan 23, 2002 Farmer survey critical to risk management
Jan 22, 2002 UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County Director Phil Osterli retires
Jan 17, 2002 IPM program taking reduced pesticide message to public agencies
Jan 16, 2002 1% milk campaign results in dramatic rise in 1% milk sales
Jan 15, 2002 Agricultural easements slow farmland crunch
Jan 15, 2002 UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources launches new Web site
Jan 14, 2001 50th year for Oakdale Livestock Forum; UC scientists top agenda
Jan 9, 2002 Two new UC cost-of-production studies examine blackeye beans
Jan 9, 2002 Pierce's disease research makes gains, much more ahead
Jan 9, 2002 UC study examines San Joaquin Valley cost of producing corn silage
Jan 4, 2002 UC's IPM Project highlights accomplishments as director steps down

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