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ANR Employee News: Article

UCCE Ventura hosts growers, public for workshop on climate impacts on agriculture

February 27, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

UC Cooperative Extension of Ventura County hosted a recent workshop examining the intersection of climate change and agriculture which attracted dozens of growers and other engaged member of the public.

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Green Blog: Article

Ventura County stands out as climate ‘hot spot,’ UC ANR scientist warns farmers

February 25, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Ventura County is an agricultural hub renowned for premium produce. But this coastal region is also one of the fastest-warming counties in the nation.

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UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: UCCE Researchers Bring Virtual Fence Technology to Local BLM Lands

February 25, 2026

By Scott R Oneto, Brian J Allen

Emerging Precision Agriculture Tool Improves Grazing Systems For the past four years, UC researchers have been examining the usefulness of virtual fence (VF) technology on a multitude of landscapes across the Sierra Nevada. Virtual fencing is an emerging precision agriculture tool capable of improving…

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Ground-level view of a grape harvest scene with scissors and bags of harvested grapes

Food Blog: Article

Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

February 23, 2026

By Emily C. Dooley

Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke exposure.

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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Reflections on thrips and INSV during the 2025 Lettuce Season

February 23, 2026

By Dylan J Beal, Yu-Chen Wang

Reflections on thrips and INSV during the 2025 Lettuce Season Dylan J. Beal, Daniel K. Hasegawa, Yu-Chen Wang INSV: Early Spring and Summer: isolated, small INSV outbreaks were observed. These outbreaks were associated with adjacent, unmanaged weedy sites.Late Summer and early Fall: more…

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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

CCRC Spring Meeting at Las Piletas Ranch Preserve 2026

February 20, 2026

By Mary V Stason

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Members of yellow-jacketed fire crews gather in a circle as smoke lingers in the air of a forest

Green Blog: Article

How wildfires can be leveraged to increase forest resilience

February 19, 2026

By Kristen Wilson

New research recommends that forest managers work in and adjacent to recent wildfire footprints to increase the pace and scale of fuel treatments.

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Upcoming Webinars from UC IPM

February 9, 2026

By Yulie Velez

If you missed our first Urban & Community IPM webinar of the year, Pests of Backyard Chickens, don’t fret, we have more for you! Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm PT to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the…

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Announcing the FFY 2025 CalFresh Healthy Living Data Briefs

January 21, 2026

The Nutrition Policy Institute is pleased to share the 2025 CalFresh Healthy Living data briefs, highlighting the vital contributions of local health departments and their community partners to California’s nutrition and physical activity promotion efforts during federal fiscal year 2025. The California…

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Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

Data Briefs: California Department of Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living FFY 2025

January 16, 2026

By Carolyn D Rider, Janice Kao, Amanda M Linares, Summer J Cortez, Evan Talmage, Nicole Vital, Miranda W Brown

Research Brief • January 2026 • Download PDF (665 KB)TABLE OF CONTENTSFFY 2025 CalFresh Healthy Living At a GlancePolicy, Systems, & Environmental Change EffortsEducational ActivitiesPartnerships & Multi-Sector CoalitionsAssessment of Policies, Practices, & OutcomesFFY 2025 CalFresh…

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