Ag&Natural Resources

UC Berkeley faculty and Rausser College-trained foresters and fire ecologists are helping lead @ucanr's statewide Fire Network, which links experts to the more than 7 million Californians living in some of the state’s most fire-prone regions. nature.berkeley.edu/news/2025/07/c…

To coexist with inevitable wildfires, development guidelines should integrate community location and design, empowering residents of fire-prone regions to survive #wildfire, write @MaxMoritzFire, wildfire specialist @ucanr, et al @CellPressNews cell.com/cell-reports-s…

#Mosquito season is in full swing in CA & the deadly West Nile virus is making its way around the state. Health officials have identified the virus in 17 counties, & one confirmed human death has occurred this year. #UCIPM. 📸 James Gathany, CDC bit.ly/46XhyG8

‘I Feel So Much Better’: CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Programs Boost Health of Older Adults - congress has now completely cut this program. You’re going to miss us when we’re gone. morningagclips.com/i-feel-so-much…

Applications are now open for Audubon Canyon Ranch’s 2026 Certified California Naturalist course! Explore California’s incredible ecology in a welcoming, community-centered program—open to all. 🗓 Apply by Oct. 27 bit.ly/3H3bhhA

Chris Chen, integrated vineyard systems advisor, will headline the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo Nov. 10–12. A leader in climate-adaptive #viticulture, Chen will share soil health, carbon sequestration & resilience strategies with growers statewide. bit.ly/4f86iZt

“We’ve had a number of small-to-medium-sized fires, but nothing too startling so far,” @MaxMoritzFire @ucanr told @BrianOsgood6 “And we’ve seen some factors that point to what could be a fairly severe fire season as we enter the drier months.” #wildfire aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/23…

Art Sevilla knew life had to change as a father, SNAP recipient & person in recovery. CalFresh Healthy Living, UC classes sparked that change—building health, hope & purpose. #CalFreshHealthyLiving #SnapEdWorks #SupportSNAPEd #SNAPEd youtube.com/watch?v=40-USh…

UC is grateful that state leaders have recognized the crucial role the University plays in the economy and future of California and rejected cuts to UC’s funding this year. But the 2025-26 budget defers over $300M in funding to future years. Deferrals are not guaranteed. We must…

From pigs to pollinators to mountain bikes, Edna 4-H has guided generations of San Luis Obispo youth through a century of hands-on learning. This month, members celebrated #100years of curiosity, growth, and community. #CA4H bit.ly/3IN4t8h

This was a well-attended livestream--largely, I suspect, because there is broad interest regarding cool summer to date along north/central CA coast (especially SF Bay Area & extending toward Sacramento). If you want a deep dive details, check out recording below! #CAwx #CAfire

Small farms in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah get support from Southwest Regional Food Business Center @ucanr. USDA is ending the program, reports @ctorresTV azfamily.com/2025/07/19/pho…

Small farms & food businesses are at risk of losing @USDA support. In just 2 years, the Southwest Regional Food Business Center helped nearly 2,000 individuals grow & adapt. Due to funding cuts, only a fraction of promised grants will be delivered. ➡️bit.ly/40sPVAP

New Open Position @UCANR– Financial Services Analyst 2 - Davis, CA! Visit us @ careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPL…

Join Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, urban forestry and natural resources advisor, as she helps us identify the Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB), an invasive beetle contributing to #oaktree mortality. @UCCESanDiego

Following a brief hiatus: I'll have a live virtual office hour on Tue, Jul 22 @ 3pm PT. I'll discuss the notably cool start to summer (so far) across near-coastal portions of northern & central CA, plus upcoming weather, & offer a fire season update. #CAwx youtube.com/live/J8uVr4Jwm…

Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center | Houston Wilson - Dept. Entomology UC Riverside ucanr.edu/rec/kearney-ag… via @ucanr #UCRscience #entomology #pestmanagement #orchards #vineyards #agriculture #ucr #ucriverside

Navel orangeworm: “When you have a completely abandoned orchard, you tend to have more insect activity,” said Jhalendra Rijal, a UC Cooperative Extension pest management farm adviser based in Stanislaus County. “It can create problems. @IPMCorner agalert.com/california-ag-…

We welcome new experts in soil health, small farms, groundwater, and youth development. They bring vital skills to support #California’s communities. Meet them → bit.ly/4o13xxq #UCCE #CaliforniaAg #SoilHealth #YouthDev

Had the pleasure of hosting agronomy & soil‑health expert Sarah Light from @ucanr at @irtacat Sustainable Field Crops Program 🌱. We dived into crop‑rotation strategies, cover‑crop optimization, and crop evapotranspiration measurements—energizing exchange of ideas and…