UC Agriculture & Natural Resources

06/12/2026

How many roads out of your community are enough during a ?

According to new UC Cooperative Extension and UC Santa Barbara research, the answer may be six. Researchers found wildfire fatalities drop sharply in communities with six or more evacuation routes.

The findings highlight the importance of evacuation planning, early warning systems and community preparedness as wildfire risk expands across the country.

Visit the interactive map here:
https://www.ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/wildfire6exits



UC ANR Fire Network

06/11/2026

A neglected lot has been transformed into a thriving and pollinator habitat thanks to UC Master Gardener volunteers and community partners.

The new native plant garden supports and other while providing visitors with ideas for creating pollinator-friendly landscapes at home.

Learn how local volunteers are helping monarchs one garden at a time.

https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/slo-monarch-habitat

UC Master Gardeners - San Luis Obispo County
UC Master Gardener Program

06/11/2026

climate scientist Daniel Swain has become one of the nation’s most trusted voices on weather and climate.

Read why The Atlantic says the media keeps calling on him:

Daniel Swain has a knack for breaking down the complexities of climate and weather into precise but accessible ideas.

06/11/2026

UC Cooperative Extension and researchers are helping California’s tomato industry combat branched broomrape, a parasitic w**d that threatens crop production.

Through research, field testing, and industry partnerships, UCCE is helping develop practical sanitation and management strategies to reduce the spread and protect growers’ fields.


California Department of Food and Agriculture
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis

https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/tomato-w**d

06/09/2026

How do you stop invasive fruit flies before they become established in California?

Join Eric Middleton, UC Integrated Pest Management and UC Cooperative Extension advisor, during where he will share how rapid detection, quarantines and coordinated response efforts help protect California agriculture and home gardens from invasive fruit flies such as the Mexican fruit fly and Oriental fruit fly.

His presentation on June 9 will focus on current and recent quarantine efforts, existing control measures, and simple steps the public can take to help prevent future introductions of these costly pests.

Register ➡️ https://ucanr.edu/site/invasive-species-action-week-lunchtime-talks/2026-cisaw-lunchtime-talks

06/08/2026

At Ag Day at the Capitol 2026, we spoke with Janine Woods, Executive Director of County Cooperative Extension for UC ANR, about the vital role UC Cooperative Extension plays in supporting California and communities.

She also highlighted the significance of the , recognizing the leadership, innovation and contributions of women who help drive California agriculture forward.

California Department of Food and Agriculture
California Grown

Video description: Janine Woods, dressed in blue, addresses the camera.

06/05/2026

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UC ANR proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors its diversity, courage, and contributions.

As we reflect on the progress made, we also reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging for all.

06/04/2026

Addressing California’s shortage of large-animal veterinarians starts with inspiring the next generation.

Through the FarmVet2B internship program, high school students in Tulare County received hands-on experience in livestock health, veterinary medicine and agricultural careers.

Led by UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Cooperative Extension academics, the program introduces students to the many pathways available in veterinary health while helping build a workforce pipeline for rural communities.

From practicing sutures and assisting with calf exams to learning about herd health management, students gained valuable insights into careers that are essential to California agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture

https://ucanr.edu/blog/anr-news-releases/article/vetmed-interns

06/03/2026

Growers: Extreme weather and climate variability are creating new challenges for California agriculture. Join UC Cooperative Extension for a special workshop series focused on building resilient and nut crop systems under changing conditions.

Researchers, growers, and industry experts will share the latest science, practical strategies, and decision-support tools to help specialty crop producers adapt to extreme heat, drought, shifting pest pressures, and weather variability.

June 8 – Stockton
Building Resilient Grapevine Systems

June 9 – Modesto
Building Resilient Nut Crop Systems

June 12 – Parlier
Building Resilient Grapevine and Nut Crop Systems

Registration includes workshop materials, presentations, refreshments, and lunch.

Register: https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/resilientgrapenut

06/02/2026

After the devastating L.A. fires, experts are helping residents protect beloved while advancing research on how urban forests recover from .

By working alongside communities and studying burn zones, researchers are building the science needed to guide future recovery and replanting efforts across .

https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/la-fires-trees