ANR News Releases

News releases share the latest updates on Extension activities and impact by scientists and staff across UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Man in gray jacket inspects overhead sprinkler irrigaton system above green crops in the Central Valley

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CDFA, UC ANR and partners introduce California Agricultural Research and Innovation Roadmap

March 11, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Guided by farmer and rancher input, CDFA, UC ANR and academic and industry partners have developed a blueprint to advance scientific discovery and next-generation tools.

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Agriculture, natural resources sectors support California’s rank as world’s fourth-largest economy

January 27, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

California landscapes are diverse, featuring conservation lands, productive farms and innovative renewable-energy projects. A new report from UC ANR quantifies their value.

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UC ANR hires experts in disaster resilience, food systems, economics and more

December 3, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

New UC ANR hires bring expertise in disaster resilience, environmental horticulture, agricultural economics, Indigenous food, youth, forestry, food preservation, livestock and more.

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UC ANR launches unified, modern brand family

October 22, 2025

By Linda Forbes

UC ANR launched a unified brand portfolio that ties together its many programs and institutes and demonstrates the scope of its collective impact.

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People pet Sassy the donkey while others pet goats next to a barn

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Jewel of Northern California celebrates 50 years of experiential learning

September 19, 2025

By Linda Forbes

To celebrate five decades of service to the community, Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center held a fun-filled event on Sept. 6. In the last 25 years, over 100,000 students have participated in activities at the ranch, operated by UC ANR just south of Half Moon Bay.

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