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A herd of black cattle stands in a vast grassy field under a clear blue sky. In the distance, there are low mountains and scattered clouds.

A herd of black cattle stands in a vast grassy field under a clear blue sky. In the distance, there are low mountains and scattered clouds.

A gray wolf trots through a snowy forest landscape, surrounded by pine trees. The ground has patches of snow and sparse vegetation.

A gray wolf trots through a snowy forest landscape, surrounded by pine trees. The ground has patches of snow and sparse vegetation.

A group of people seated in a conference room facing two speakers standing in front. There is a wall clock and a large screen nearby.

A group of people seated in a conference room facing two speakers standing in front. There is a wall clock and a large screen nearby.

A panel of three individuals is seated at a table during a discussion event in a conference room. A screen behind them displays a presentation about solar energy projects and partnerships, featuring logos from the USDA and NCAR. An audience is seated in front, listening attentively.

A panel of three individuals is seated at a table during a discussion event in a conference room. A screen behind them displays a presentation about solar energy projects and partnerships, featuring logos from the USDA and NCAR. An audience is seated in front, listening attentively.

As wolf populations expand, ranchers are facing losing livestock, income and sleep while working to protect their herds.

In Butte County, a community event brought ranchers, researchers and students together for coexistence and solutions.
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anr staff at the capitol floor

UC ANR VP Glenda Humiston, staff, academics, volunteers & partners headed to Sacramento this week for Advocacy Day. They shared how #UCANR supports communities across CA with local programs, education & outreach. @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social

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A person is tending to leafy greens. A blue banner on the image reads, "Join UC ANR We're Hiring! Statewide." The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources logo is in the bottom right corner.

A person is tending to leafy greens. A blue banner on the image reads, "Join UC ANR We're Hiring! Statewide." The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources logo is in the bottom right corner.

We’re #hiring!
Join us in advancing work across ag, nutrition, natural resources, and more. We are seeking both academic and staff professionals who are ready to make a meaningful impact across California.

Explore current opportunities and apply today: https://ucanr.edu/jobs

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Happening NOW!

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Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain tomorrow, April 16, at 12 pm. ⬇️
@weatherwest.bsky.social

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Two people are smiling in the foreground with a scenic view of Yosemite National Park in the background. The landscape features lush greenery and iconic rock formations under a partly cloudy sky.

Two people are smiling in the foreground with a scenic view of Yosemite National Park in the background. The landscape features lush greenery and iconic rock formations under a partly cloudy sky.

sarah mae dressed in reusable bags

sarah mae dressed in reusable bags

A group of people posing together in front of a traditional wooden structure surrounded by greenery. Some individuals are smiling, while others have neutral expressions. The scene is outdoors with a backdrop of trees and natural surroundings.

A group of people posing together in front of a traditional wooden structure surrounded by greenery. Some individuals are smiling, while others have neutral expressions. The scene is outdoors with a backdrop of trees and natural surroundings.

Sarah mae as a child

Sarah mae as a child

UC Environmental Stewards assistant director Sarah-Mae Nelson turned a childhood love of nature into a powerful voice for climate action. From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to #UC, she’s inspiring communities to act on climate science.

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Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest. Growing campaign of controlled burns, thinning and replanting seedlings aims to limit fire risk this summer and beyond.

“Those fires in 2020 and 2021 were a game changer,” Kristen Shive @ucanr.edu & @natureatcal.bsky.social told @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social @mercurynews.com. “We had thousands of acres of high-severity fire. It was a shocking change and a hard one."
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On left, a dead tree between green trees. Center, QR code. Right, close-up of SOD disease symptoms on leaves

On left, a dead tree between green trees. Center, QR code. Right, close-up of SOD disease symptoms on leaves

Sudden Oak Death disease has killed millions of trees in California. It threatens tanoak and several oak species. To keep SOD out of San Luis Obispo County, join the SOD Blitz May 1-5 surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?s...

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For tips on sweeping out pesky bugs, join @ucipmurban.bsky.social on Thursday, April 16, at noon

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A snowy, rainy storm is hitting California. Will it curb the coming fire risk? This storm is the main precipitation expected in the foreseeable future. The weather pattern may allow for occasional rain, but more storms are unlikely to change the trajectory.

“Current Sierra snowpack is the lowest on record,” Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, a @ucanrwater.bsky.social climate scientist, told Ian Livingston @capitalweather.bsky.social. “The mountains have lost whatever accumulated in early April.”
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Stay safe out there in the storms, especially in the Bay Area and Sierra

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A black wolf pads along a snowy path in a forest

A black wolf pads along a snowy path in a forest

A lone black cow grazes in a grassland

A lone black cow grazes in a grassland

A woman and two men sit behind a table facing an audience

A woman and two men sit behind a table facing an audience

Ranching with wolves. Ranchers and community members gathered to watch PBS documentary “American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag - Sierra Valley Wolves" and discuss wolf management
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TODAY at 2:30pm PT Daniel Swain will discuss the Northern California thunderstorms

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A yellow Labrador retriever and a man crouch outside double doors

A yellow Labrador retriever and a man crouch outside double doors

Close-up of a dog's moist nose and muzzle

Close-up of a dog's moist nose and muzzle

A couple dozen people stand around a table looking at the man speaking. Meanwhile the yellow lab stands gazing into the camera

A couple dozen people stand around a table looking at the man speaking. Meanwhile the yellow lab stands gazing into the camera

Dogs with jobs! Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides are phased out
See story by @cchamplin.bsky.social
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Storms Sweeping Bay Area This Week to Bring Rain and Thunderstorms | KQED Northern California could see an unsettled pattern, with possible lightning, hail and a few feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Bay Area to see rain, potential thunderstorms, lightning & hail, reports @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social
“We will continue to see snow melt over the next 3 days before potentially seeing some snow accumulation later on Saturday into Sunday,” said @weatherwest.bsky.social www.kqed.org/science/2000...

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The main impact [of low snowpack] this year might be with respect to fire conditions, particularly in the mountain areas,” said Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanrwater.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
@chelseaeharvey.bsky.social reports

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Opening the Door to Gardening in Small Spaces with Hydroponics | UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog What if fresh vegetables could be grown without soil and in spaces as small as an apartment balcony? That question inspired the UC Master Gardener Program of Orange County’s innovative hydroponics pro...

What if you could grow fresh food? No soil, no yard, just a balcony? UC Master Gardeners of Orange County are making it happen with a hands-on hydroponics program, earning 1st place in the 2026 Search for Excellence. #volunteermonth
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After 63 year-career, UC ANR nutrition advisor still writing her legacy of public health | Food Blog Mary Blackburn retired as a UC Cooperative Extension nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor for Alameda County in 2025. The trailblazing Black dietitian began her career in the tumultuous Civ...

After a 63-year career, trailblazing #UCANR nutrition advisor Mary Blackburn continues to shape public health. From the Civil Rights era to today, her impact spans generations, uplifting underserved communities across California. #UCANR #PublicHealth

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March’s heat smashed records. Calif.’s water experts just found one more. "Our system relies a lot on snow."

The March heat wave set off extreme alarm bells for @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu. “This was probably the most statistically and meteorologically extreme heat event that has occurred in the Southwestern U.S.,” he said. @sfgate.com

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Our researchers are seeking community input on a new approach to managing the Asian citrus psyllid—the insect spreading huanglongbing.
Join a focus group:
Alameda – Apr 6, 2 PM
Fresno – Apr 8, 2 PM

Register: forms.gle/dKHwgqihmzHE...

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Congratulations to Steve Fennimore, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing mechanization & innovative #weed management in specialty crops. Also, Kassim Al-Khatib was named an honorary member for his lasting contributions to California #agriculture and research.

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Recess may boost school attendance Schools with structured recess saw lower absenteeism, especially among Latino students.

Recess isn’t just play; it can help get kids to school.
New research from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, co-authored by Hannah Thompson of @npi.ucanr.edu found schools with structured, supervised recess saw lower chronic absenteeism, especially among Latino students.

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Far from big-city lights, Berkeley grads have a vital impact in rural California - Berkeley News For most graduates, a life in rural or small-town California is the road not taken. But those who have become leaders in less populated parts of the state say their contributions, and their rewards, c...

#UCANR leaders are driving real impact in California’s rural communities. Ricky Satomi is advancing forest health & wildfire resilience while Brent Holtz revolutionized #almond farming with Whole Orchard Recycling. @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

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Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds Researchers believe behavioral gap, which may hold true across species, is probably product of less fear of harassment in cities

Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds. #UCANR's Niamh Quinn says the results don’t surprise her. "They just conduct their daily business of being #coyotes among us, and really don’t pay that much attention to us anymore.”

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TODAY at 2 PM PT, @weatherwest.bsky.social, @ucanr.edu climate scientists, will discuss the March Madness of "record shattering" heat that melted the Western snowpack

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Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds Researchers believe behavioral gap, which may hold true across species, is probably product of less fear of harassment in cities

Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds. #UCANR's Niamh Quinn says the results don’t surprise her. They just conduct their daily business of being coyotes among us, and really don’t pay that much attention to us any more.”
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Starting soon! Daniel Swain will be interviewed on Weather Channel

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Catch #UCANR's climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social on the Weather Channel live at
4:40 pm PT today to discuss recent record-shattering heat in the West and the historic low snowpack that is now observed across most Western watersheds. #CAwx
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Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds Researchers believe behavioral gap, which may hold true across species, is probably product of less fear of harassment in cities

“You could haze a coyote and it could just look at you, and if it had a middle finger, it would essentially raise it,” Niamh Quinn @ucanr.edu tells @kategammon.bsky.social “Or you could haze a coyote and it could put its tail between its legs and not look back.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Unprecedented decline in Western U.S. snowpack after record heat, though brief reprieve approaches - YouTube The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 3/31 topic: I'll of...

On Tuesday, Mar 31 at 2 PM PT, I'll discuss the "record shattering" heat that occurred in March and the unprecedented collapse of Western snowpack it caused near what would normally be the seasonal peak. Plus: a brief cooler and wetter reprieve to come!

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