Join #UCIPM every third Thursday from 12–1 PM PT for FREE webinars on urban pest management. March 19 – The Secret Life of Biopesticides April 16 – Spring Cleaning: Where Indoor Pests Could Be Hiding Register ➡️ ucanr.edu/blog/pests-u...

"Ag-Tech Takes Center Stage at World Ag Expo" #UCANR's Gabe Youtsey highlights the CA AgTech Alliance, a statewide push backed by $28M through CA Jobs First to connect universities, startups, industry & farmers and scale new tech from lab to field. www.f3initiative.org/post/ag-tech...

“The influence of climate change on avalanches is currently under study, but…the likelihood of having these dry and warm conditions preceding a very heavy snowfall has increased in California,” Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, @ucanr.edu climate scientist, says. @andreatweather.bsky.social

After the recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Sutter & Sonoma counties, Maurice Pitesky reminds us that the risk of #birdflu shifts with the weather, wildlife & habitat nearby. @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social Tips for backyard poultry ➡️ ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

A warm atmospheric river could arrive Sun-Mon bringing rain, says Daniel Swain, @ucanr.edu climate scientist. Rain on snow in the northern Sierra Nevada could create flood risk

Tune in TODAY (Feb. 18) at 2 pm. #CAwx @weatherwest.bsky.social

Connect on 2/18 at 2pm! #CAwx @weatherwest.bsky.social

There's still time to register for today's webinar ➡️ surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?s...

📚 @npi.ucanr.edu @ucanr.edu research on California’s Universal School Meals policy is gaining recognition in the journal, Nutrients! One study was featured in Hot Topics on nutritional inequality & policy research, and another is a Best Paper Award candidate!

We're #hiring! We’re looking for a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist in Food Safety, Drones, & Spectral Analysis to help tackle food safety challenges in specialty crops using tools like drones & sensors, all while supporting organic & regenerative #ag! recruit.ucanr.edu/JPF00368

As California storms roll in, UC Cooperative Extension experts have prepared resources to help you stay safe during flooding and power outages. Find practical tips & fact sheets to help you navigate severe weather: ucanr.edu/site/disaste... #CAwx

Farm Smart brings kids out to the @ucanr.edu Desert Research & Extension Center to pick veggies and gain a better understanding of agriculture & how food is grown @ivweekly.bsky.social calexicochronicle.com/2026/02/16/u...

As expected, a line of heavy rain & gusty winds is moving through LA this AM. Torrential downpours will bring urban/street flooding & locally more serious flash flooding (in steep terrain/burn areas). A few damaging wind gusts or even a brief/weak tornado is also possible. #CAwx

Up to 2 inches of rain could fall Sunday night, with wet and windy weather expected to continue on Presidents Day.

“I was working with the UC Cooperative Extension Service to plant lychee & longans when Dr. Mark Gaskell, a small berry crop expert, gave me 40 coffee plants and encouraged me to try planting them side by side with other plants,” Jay Ruskey told @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...

Hard to predict how inconsistent temperatures may affect almond bloom “The chill sets you up, but you have to consider the different weather patterns at bloom time as well,” @ucanr.edu orchard advisor Franz Niederholzer told Ag Alert www.agalert.com/california-a... 📸 @calebmhampton.bsky.social

The #FarmSmart program at Desert Research and Extension Center #DREC has long been one of the gold-standard agriculture education/outreach programs @ucanr.edu. We're celebrating its 25th anniversary with a family fun day on 2/14. Drop by, #ImperialCounty folks! www.ivpressonline.com/news/uc-farm...

Tea is brewing in California! Join UC ANR at Kearney REC on March 19 for the first CA Tea Day, celebrating research that’s reviving tea cultivation and shaping the future of #agriculture. Read more: www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/sip...

Our Kearney REC team attended #WorldAgExpo in Tulare this week! It's our honor to join partners and the greater #agricultural community at the world’s largest annual ag show. We showcased tea plants and sorghum seeds while connecting with innovators from around the globe.

“The snowpack is essentially as bad as it’s ever been in recorded history for the time of year in at least some portion of every single western US state,” @ucanr.edu climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social said. @gabriellecanon.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

On this #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we’re honoring the outstanding #UCANR women making a difference through science and service. Discover their stories in our blog post—and follow us year-round as we feature even more inspiring leaders. ucanr.edu/blog/employe...

Thank you to the community members who joined UCCE Ventura for the Climate & Agriculture: Farming in a Changing Climate workshop. The recordings are available here bit.ly/4clR1oy. Explore climate trends, potential impacts on local crops & resources. @weatherwest.bsky.social

If you missed @weatherwest.bsky.social's latest office hours, catch him here ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tM...

Seven @npi.ucanr.edu @ucanr.edu studies are featured in the 2024–2025 #NOPREN Special Collection! 🎉 Topics span CACFP, WIC, school meals for all, healthy beverages & water access—showing how research is shaping nutrition policy at every level!

California’s working landscapes fuel a global economy. #UCANR academics report that farms, ranches, forests, fisheries, mines & renewables generate $404B in annual sales, support 1.5M jobs, and help make CA the world’s 4th-largest economy. ucanr.edu/blog/anr-new...

I've be live on Monday, February 9th at 3pm PT to discuss the major upcoming change to a much cooler/wetter pattern across the West--including how much this will help bolster presently record-low mountain snowpack in western U.S. Bring your questions!

We are seeking an Associate Director of Corporate & Foundations Relations to help strengthen partnerships, advance fundraising efforts, and support impactful programs across California. Based in Davis, with flexibility for applicants statewide. APPLY - bit.ly/4rnxR6J #hiring

If you weren't able to attend in person or missed the livestream, a recording of my presentation on "Weather and Water Extremes on a Warming Planet" is now available! Thanks again to Aquarium of the Pacific 🐋 for the invitation, and for making this event so accessible!

Water may hinder agrihoods in Santa Clara & Encinitas if rains stop. “Perhaps people with the biggest need for food or nutrition security are also sort of disproportionately facing greater water expenses,” Lucy Diekmann @ucanr.edu told @mrmattsimon.bsky.social @grist.org

Looking for goldspotted oak borer, which is killing oak trees. “We’re training the community because they’re the frontline eyes on the ground,” Julie Clark @ucanr.edu told @michelewa.bsky.social. “We need more boots on the ground, eyes on the trees.” www.toacorn.com/articles/tho...

What started with four chicks became a thriving business. Former California 4-H’er Nathan Hutchison turned his childhood passion into Nate’s Chicks—a solar-powered poultry operation in Madera County with 600+ birds and customers statewide. www.agalert.com/california-a...

Over the past 25 years, CA has seen the largest and deadliest wildfires in its history. #UCANR's @lenyaqd.bsky.social joins UC Davis Law’s California Environmental Law & Policy Center for a timely discussion on legal & policy solutions for wildfire resilience. 2/13 ➡️ law.ucdavis.edu/celpc-confer...

Happening tonight (Feb.4) in Long Beach! @weatherwest.bsky.social

California’s Sierra snowpack has dropped to just 59% of average after a warm winter. “This is probably going to get considerably worse in the coming days,” said #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain. @weatherwest.bsky.social Read more: kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2026...

Join the @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, UC Cooperative Extension, and @ucanrwater.bsky.social to explore current research on #wildfire impacts and soil contamination in both rural and urban communities. Register ➡️ bit.ly/3LJEhx6 #UCCE #LAFires

At UC ANR’s South Coast Research & Extension Center, UC Master Gardeners are showing the community how composting can turn everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. @latimes.com www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Small farms are innovating every day, saving water, strengthening local food systems, and building climate resilience. California must meet them halfway with policies and support that actually work. 📝 Rebekka Siemens & Lilian Thaoxaochay @sacbee.com www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

2025 was a big year, and #UCANR was there every step of the way, supporting communities across #California. Here are some highlights 📷 #CooperativeExtension #UniversityofCalifornia www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvk...

According to #UCANR's Keith Taylor, "California already has the raw renewable resources for clean energy abundance. What’s missing are the systems that can actually harness this potential and convert it into affordable utility bills for households across the state." calmatters.org/sponsored/20...

📄 Learn more in this report from the @npi.ucanr.edu @ucanr.edu: ucanr.edu/program/nutr...

For many Marin residents, #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain is a trusted voice on extreme weather, known for clearly explaining intense rainstorms, prolonged drought, and worsening wildfire seasons. firesafemarin.org/articles/dan... @weatherwest.bsky.social

Matteo M. Garbelotto-Benzon, a #UCANR researcher, also with #UCBerkeley made history today, relaying the #Olympics torch through Italy’s Dolomites with his service dog, S’Abba. Photo: Matteo M. Garbellotto-Benzon Video: Victor Manuel Marquez @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

Matteo Garbelotto, #UCANR forest pathology specialist, & his service dog, S’Abba, will carry the Olympic torch. “This is one of the first times a service dog for a self-sufficient person with a mobility disability will carry the torch,” - Garbelotto-Benzon www.forbes.com/sites/timgen...

Nvidia rolls out open-source AI weather models as federal funding wanes. #UCANR Climate scientist Daniel Swain says private-sector AI tools are welcome additions, but not replacements, for traditional forecasting. @kqednews.kqed.org @weatherwest.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1207102...

Matteo Garbelotto, a #UCANR forest pathology specialist with @ESPM_Berkeley and @NatureAtCal, will carry the #OlympicTorch on Jan. 28 in Italy, joined by his service dog, S’Abba. www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/l...

Thanks to co-authors including Faith, @edithdeguzman.bsky.social and @ucanrwater.bsky.social folks and the 44 workshop participants who contributed their expertise. And so much support and polishing from @luskininnovation.bsky.social & @uclasustainablela.bsky.social teams.

“Everything that’s below about 6,000 or 7,000 feet anywhere in the West is not doing well in terms of snowpack because it has been record warm,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @ianjames.bsky.social

Breakthroughs in preventing pistachio hull split. @ucdavisplants.bsky.social researchers uncovered how pectin & cell walls change during ripening, causing cracks that invite pests. #UCCE advisor Phoebe Gordon helped with field-based studies. bit.ly/3YW3hV7

At #EcoFarm26, UC ANR experts lead workshops on the biggest challenges in organic ag, sharing practical, science-based insights for farmers, ranchers & ag professionals.

Matteo Garbelotto, a #UCANR forest pathology specialist along with his service dog S’Abba, will carry the #Olympic torch on Jan. 28 in Italy. More ➡️ bit.ly/49PIffU