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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources studies food, pests, #environment, #wildfire, youth development & #nutrition for California.
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UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain’s live, virtual office hours offered a briefing on LA flood risk, severe storms, and strong NorCal winds. @weatherwest.bsky.social #CAwx
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU_N...
UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain’s live, virtual office hours offered a briefing on LA flood risk, severe storms, and strong NorCal winds. @weatherwest.bsky.social #CAwx
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU_N...
Quick update: Major storms to bring major SoCal flood risk and strong to severe thunderstorms
YouTube video by Weather West
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December 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain’s live, virtual office hours offered a briefing on LA flood risk, severe storms, and strong NorCal winds. @weatherwest.bsky.social #CAwx
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU_N...
UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain’s live, virtual office hours offered a briefing on LA flood risk, severe storms, and strong NorCal winds. @weatherwest.bsky.social #CAwx
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU_N...
Don’t land on the naughty list of holiday food wasters.
The average U.S. household wastes nearly 32% of the food it buys, costing families $$$ each year. A #UCCE advisor shares simple tips for planning, saving leftovers, donating, and composting.
https://bit.ly/4q2jBzp
The average U.S. household wastes nearly 32% of the food it buys, costing families $$$ each year. A #UCCE advisor shares simple tips for planning, saving leftovers, donating, and composting.
https://bit.ly/4q2jBzp
Don't land on naughty list of holiday food wasters | Food Blog
To reduce food waste at home, Yu Meng recommends starting with meal planning and making a shopping list so you buy only what you need.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Don’t land on the naughty list of holiday food wasters.
The average U.S. household wastes nearly 32% of the food it buys, costing families $$$ each year. A #UCCE advisor shares simple tips for planning, saving leftovers, donating, and composting.
https://bit.ly/4q2jBzp
The average U.S. household wastes nearly 32% of the food it buys, costing families $$$ each year. A #UCCE advisor shares simple tips for planning, saving leftovers, donating, and composting.
https://bit.ly/4q2jBzp
At 1pm PT today, I'll offer a brief (30 min) pop-up live update regarding the pair of very strong/high-impact storms which will bring major flash flood risk to SoCal/LA area tomorrow, plus the possibility of severe thunderstorms nearly statewide. #CAwx
Quick update: Major storms to bring major SoCal flood risk and strong to severe thunderstorms - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#ICYMI
During office hours today, @weatherwest.bsky.social
discussed #CA’s active weather week—warm atmospheric rivers, record-low Sierra snowpack (rain even above 10,000 ft), and a stronger storm bringing heavy rain, winds, and SoCal flood risk. #CAwx
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iM...
During office hours today, @weatherwest.bsky.social
discussed #CA’s active weather week—warm atmospheric rivers, record-low Sierra snowpack (rain even above 10,000 ft), and a stronger storm bringing heavy rain, winds, and SoCal flood risk. #CAwx
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iM...
Major winter storms in California this week, with growing flood risk and (finally!) Sierra snow
YouTube video by Weather West
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December 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#ICYMI
During office hours today, @weatherwest.bsky.social
discussed #CA’s active weather week—warm atmospheric rivers, record-low Sierra snowpack (rain even above 10,000 ft), and a stronger storm bringing heavy rain, winds, and SoCal flood risk. #CAwx
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iM...
During office hours today, @weatherwest.bsky.social
discussed #CA’s active weather week—warm atmospheric rivers, record-low Sierra snowpack (rain even above 10,000 ft), and a stronger storm bringing heavy rain, winds, and SoCal flood risk. #CAwx
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iM...
What does this onslaught of rain mean for #CA's water & wildfire risk? While disruptive, it’s not all bad news. With soils already saturated, experts say the chance of extreme wildfire conditions like last January is near zero, notes @weatherwest.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
What an onslaught of rain will mean for California’s water and wildfires
Atmospheric rivers are returning to California after record wet conditions in some areas during November, lowering wildfire risks but raising the flood threat.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What does this onslaught of rain mean for #CA's water & wildfire risk? While disruptive, it’s not all bad news. With soils already saturated, experts say the chance of extreme wildfire conditions like last January is near zero, notes @weatherwest.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...
National Center for Atmospheric Research closure.
“Most academics in the weather and climate world have in some way passed through or connected with the National Center for Atmospheric Research.” - UCANR climate scientist, Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
“Most academics in the weather and climate world have in some way passed through or connected with the National Center for Atmospheric Research.” - UCANR climate scientist, Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
The U.S. Is on the Verge of Meteorological Malpractice
The Trump administration says it will dismantle a premier climate center, while somehow keeping weather forecasting intact.
www.theatlantic.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
National Center for Atmospheric Research closure.
“Most academics in the weather and climate world have in some way passed through or connected with the National Center for Atmospheric Research.” - UCANR climate scientist, Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
“Most academics in the weather and climate world have in some way passed through or connected with the National Center for Atmospheric Research.” - UCANR climate scientist, Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
Flooding risk in your area? UC Cooperative Extension offers trusted, science-based resources to help you prepare, stay safe, and recover after floods.
Explore tools and guidance for your community. #CAwx
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Explore tools and guidance for your community. #CAwx
ucanr.edu/site/disaste...
Although NorCal flood issues so far have mostly been minor, an exception is near Redding in northern Sac Valley. A narrow but persistent & stationary band of torrential downpours associated w/convergence zone has resulted in significant & still-escalating flash flooding. #CAwx
December 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Flooding risk in your area? UC Cooperative Extension offers trusted, science-based resources to help you prepare, stay safe, and recover after floods.
Explore tools and guidance for your community. #CAwx
ucanr.edu/site/disaste...
Explore tools and guidance for your community. #CAwx
ucanr.edu/site/disaste...
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"This is the lowest snowpack we’ve ever recorded for the central and northern Sierra as of this December 18 date,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @sacbee.com
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
December 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
"This is the lowest snowpack we’ve ever recorded for the central and northern Sierra as of this December 18 date,” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu told @sacbee.com
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
When we get rain instead of snow, water runs off more quickly and is harder to capture and store for later use.
Tune in tomorrow, 12/22 for @weatherwest.bsky.social's latest discussion on #California's winter storm. #CAwx
I'll host a "lunch hour" livestream on Mon, Dec 22 (noon PT) discuss the inbound series of strong winter storms in California, including the exceptionally warm initial airmass, SoCal flood risk, and eventual return of Sierra snow (yes, finally!). #CAwx
Major winter storms in California this week, with growing flood risk and (finally!) Sierra snow - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tune in tomorrow, 12/22 for @weatherwest.bsky.social's latest discussion on #California's winter storm. #CAwx
Does your neighborhood have a pocket park? These small patches of urban nature can transform vacant lots into native plant spaces & community gardens, but do they deliver big benefits for communities & climate resilience? UC ANR and @ucirvine.bsky.social are finding out.
bit.ly/4s7dwmL
bit.ly/4s7dwmL
‘Pocket parks’ promise climate resiliency on a small scale. Are they working? | Green Blog
UCCE specialist Monica Palta is launching a research project to gauge whether pocket parks are delivering on environmental and social goals.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Does your neighborhood have a pocket park? These small patches of urban nature can transform vacant lots into native plant spaces & community gardens, but do they deliver big benefits for communities & climate resilience? UC ANR and @ucirvine.bsky.social are finding out.
bit.ly/4s7dwmL
bit.ly/4s7dwmL
Congrats to Augustin Aguilar of #UCCE Elkus Ranch, honored with the @SanMateoRCD Nature Champion Award! His leadership in building an Aerobic Static Pile compost system is transforming farm waste into healthy soil—saving labor, boosting compost quality.
➡️ bit.ly/492fIDl
➡️ bit.ly/492fIDl
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Congrats to Augustin Aguilar of #UCCE Elkus Ranch, honored with the @SanMateoRCD Nature Champion Award! His leadership in building an Aerobic Static Pile compost system is transforming farm waste into healthy soil—saving labor, boosting compost quality.
➡️ bit.ly/492fIDl
➡️ bit.ly/492fIDl
L.A.’s fire hydrants ran dry during the January wildfires, exposing critical gaps in our water infrastructure. Finding ways to foot the bill for such upgrades promises to be challenging, said Erik Porse, director of @ucanrwater.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
L.A.'s hydrants ran dry during the fires. Residents are still demanding solutions
Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons.
www.latimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
L.A.’s fire hydrants ran dry during the January wildfires, exposing critical gaps in our water infrastructure. Finding ways to foot the bill for such upgrades promises to be challenging, said Erik Porse, director of @ucanrwater.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
California weather update from @weatherwest.bsky.social. Another active weather stretch is on the way. Very wet storms, unusually warm air (little to no mountain snow at first), and a potentially high-impact system mid-next week. Expect possible road & air delays.
Another very active weather period for Pacific Coast will occur over the next 10 days, with very moist storms and a persistent (atmospheric river-associated) moisture transport corridor bringing copious rain progressively farther south into California by early next week. [Thread]
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
California weather update from @weatherwest.bsky.social. Another active weather stretch is on the way. Very wet storms, unusually warm air (little to no mountain snow at first), and a potentially high-impact system mid-next week. Expect possible road & air delays.
New webinar series!
Join us for this joint event by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, UC Cooperative Extension, and the UC Organic Agriculture Institute ⤵️
Join us for this joint event by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, UC Cooperative Extension, and the UC Organic Agriculture Institute ⤵️
Transitioning to organic crop farming? @caff-famfarms.bsky.social and UC Cooperative Extension have a webinar series starting Jan. 14. It covers certification, market dynamics, soil health, pest & weed management and more.
Interpreted in Spanish & Hmong bit.ly/4aFmmlk
Interpreted in Spanish & Hmong bit.ly/4aFmmlk
New webinar series by CAFF and UC aids farmers transitioning to organic | Food Blog
The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers the certification process, market dynamics, soil health, and pest and weed management.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
New webinar series!
Join us for this joint event by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, UC Cooperative Extension, and the UC Organic Agriculture Institute ⤵️
Join us for this joint event by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, UC Cooperative Extension, and the UC Organic Agriculture Institute ⤵️
A mixture of plants have been stolen in #SanJose. Missy Gable
of our UC Master Gardener program tells @abc7news.bsky.social -"This is an important industry and it takes away from the producers who have put months and sometimes years into the development of these plants"
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of our UC Master Gardener program tells @abc7news.bsky.social -"This is an important industry and it takes away from the producers who have put months and sometimes years into the development of these plants"
abc7news.com/post/santa-c...
Botanical burglary bust: Deputies find $11K worth of stolen plants at San Jose home
Santa Clara County deputies found thousands of dollars worth of stolen plants at a home and say that over the course of a year, three suspects took the plants from stores and would sell them at flea m...
abc7news.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A mixture of plants have been stolen in #SanJose. Missy Gable
of our UC Master Gardener program tells @abc7news.bsky.social -"This is an important industry and it takes away from the producers who have put months and sometimes years into the development of these plants"
abc7news.com/post/santa-c...
of our UC Master Gardener program tells @abc7news.bsky.social -"This is an important industry and it takes away from the producers who have put months and sometimes years into the development of these plants"
abc7news.com/post/santa-c...
Join students & ag professionals to explore precision ag, IPM, robotics, soil health, irrigation tech, genetics, groundwater & more.
Coordinated by the California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy | Supported by #ucanr
👉 Register: bit.ly/4pHIgcx
Coordinated by the California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy | Supported by #ucanr
👉 Register: bit.ly/4pHIgcx
December 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Join students & ag professionals to explore precision ag, IPM, robotics, soil health, irrigation tech, genetics, groundwater & more.
Coordinated by the California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy | Supported by #ucanr
👉 Register: bit.ly/4pHIgcx
Coordinated by the California Chapter, American Society of Agronomy | Supported by #ucanr
👉 Register: bit.ly/4pHIgcx
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I 'll have a special rapid-response livestream for 8:30am PT today to discuss dire implications of this proposal to dismantle NCAR. Due to extreme fire weather in Boulder today (and associated pre-emptive power outages/NCAR closure), I am going live ASAP. www.youtube.com/live/FTKW68R...
December 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I 'll have a special rapid-response livestream for 8:30am PT today to discuss dire implications of this proposal to dismantle NCAR. Due to extreme fire weather in Boulder today (and associated pre-emptive power outages/NCAR closure), I am going live ASAP. www.youtube.com/live/FTKW68R...
New webinar series supports farmers transitioning to organic. Along with
Community Alliance with Family Farmers, we launch a free Transition to Organic Webinar Series (1/14–3/18).
Topics include certification, markets, soil health, pest & weed management. Online.
➡️ http://bit.ly/48SEsxK
Community Alliance with Family Farmers, we launch a free Transition to Organic Webinar Series (1/14–3/18).
Topics include certification, markets, soil health, pest & weed management. Online.
➡️ http://bit.ly/48SEsxK
New webinar series by CAFF and UC aids farmers transitioning to organic | Food Blog
The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers the certification process, market dynamics, soil health, and pest and weed management.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
New webinar series supports farmers transitioning to organic. Along with
Community Alliance with Family Farmers, we launch a free Transition to Organic Webinar Series (1/14–3/18).
Topics include certification, markets, soil health, pest & weed management. Online.
➡️ http://bit.ly/48SEsxK
Community Alliance with Family Farmers, we launch a free Transition to Organic Webinar Series (1/14–3/18).
Topics include certification, markets, soil health, pest & weed management. Online.
➡️ http://bit.ly/48SEsxK
“We cannot advance automation in isolation," said our chief innovation officer Gabe Youtsey. "It takes universities, startups and growers working together — testing, validating and training the next generation of the ag workforce.” #AgTech
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What’s Trending in the Next Wave of Farm Robotics
From autonomous orchard tractors to AI-driven weed control, the year’s leading ag tech trends took center stage at FIRA USA 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
“We cannot advance automation in isolation," said our chief innovation officer Gabe Youtsey. "It takes universities, startups and growers working together — testing, validating and training the next generation of the ag workforce.” #AgTech
www.growingproduce.com/production/e...
www.growingproduce.com/production/e...
"Wildfire resilience is like vaccination — it takes herd immunity to stop a contagion or a conflagration from spreading," writes @toddwoody.bsky.social
“The frank reality,” says Yana Valachovic, @ucanr.edu wildfire scientist, “is that we have to live differently in California.”
“The frank reality,” says Yana Valachovic, @ucanr.edu wildfire scientist, “is that we have to live differently in California.”
New: My essay on living in the beautiful but sure-to-burn Berkeley Hills and how denial in the face of certain catastrophe remains deeply embedded in the California psyche. But the LA fires are forcing a reckoning over how we pursue the California Dream. Free link.
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www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
My Costly Race to Prepare for California’s Next Inferno
Wildfire prep demands expensive upgrades and relandscaped backyards. The question is whether any one homeowner can succeed on their own.
www.bloomberg.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"Wildfire resilience is like vaccination — it takes herd immunity to stop a contagion or a conflagration from spreading," writes @toddwoody.bsky.social
“The frank reality,” says Yana Valachovic, @ucanr.edu wildfire scientist, “is that we have to live differently in California.”
“The frank reality,” says Yana Valachovic, @ucanr.edu wildfire scientist, “is that we have to live differently in California.”
Our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social discussed the flooding in Washington, the record-warm airmass across the West & Central Valley tule fog, and possible rain in California in December. If you missed it, see the recording at the link below
On Fri, Dec 12 @1pm PT, I'll host a virtual weather & climate office hour to discuss the ongoing historic flooding in WA state, the record-warm airmass across the American West (yet ongoing CA tule fog), and the possible return of CA rain by later in Dec!
Historic Pacific NW flooding, extreme Western U.S. warmth, and late Dec return of California rain - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social discussed the flooding in Washington, the record-warm airmass across the West & Central Valley tule fog, and possible rain in California in December. If you missed it, see the recording at the link below
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As U.S. farmers look to expand exports, @jaysayre.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social & @ucanr.edu sees potential in Southeast Asian markets, especially in Vietnam
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
As U.S. farmers look to expand exports, @jaysayre.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social & @ucanr.edu sees potential in Southeast Asian markets, especially in Vietnam
TODAY 1 pm: Our climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss the historic flooding in Washington, the record-warm airmass across the West & Central Valley tule fog, and possible rain in California
On Fri, Dec 12 @1pm PT, I'll host a virtual weather & climate office hour to discuss the ongoing historic flooding in WA state, the record-warm airmass across the American West (yet ongoing CA tule fog), and the possible return of CA rain by later in Dec!
Historic Pacific NW flooding, extreme Western U.S. warmth, and late Dec return of California rain - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and ...
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
TODAY 1 pm: Our climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss the historic flooding in Washington, the record-warm airmass across the West & Central Valley tule fog, and possible rain in California
USDA set aside $1 billion that could go for “specialty crops,” such as wine grapes, that California farmers grow, said Daniel Sumner @ucdavisare.bsky.social
“This round it appears pretty clear that the funds will go mostly to the corn, soybean and wheat guys, the standard program crops,” he said.
“This round it appears pretty clear that the funds will go mostly to the corn, soybean and wheat guys, the standard program crops,” he said.
USDA to provide $12 billion to Midwestern growers of row crops. Will California farmers get any relief?
Will California farmers get their fair share of federal bailout money?
USDA to provide $12 billion to Midwestern growers of row crops. Will California farmers get any relief?
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December 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
USDA set aside $1 billion that could go for “specialty crops,” such as wine grapes, that California farmers grow, said Daniel Sumner @ucdavisare.bsky.social
“This round it appears pretty clear that the funds will go mostly to the corn, soybean and wheat guys, the standard program crops,” he said.
“This round it appears pretty clear that the funds will go mostly to the corn, soybean and wheat guys, the standard program crops,” he said.
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California growers removed almost 40,000 acres of #wine grapes this past year, with San Joaquin and Fresno Counties leading the way midvalleytimes.com/article/news...
Fresno County uproots 20% of lost winegrape acreage in CA - Mid Valley Times
Fresno County has ripped out more than 6,000 acres of wine grapes as part of a trend to reduce the crop’s acreage across California.
midvalleytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
California growers removed almost 40,000 acres of #wine grapes this past year, with San Joaquin and Fresno Counties leading the way midvalleytimes.com/article/news...