Pam Kan-Rice
@ucanrpam.bsky.social
Matchmaker for journalists seeking expert comment from scientists @ucanr.bsky.social. Food bank volunteer. Here for climate, wildfire, drought, pests, coyotes, chickens, nutrition & other cool stuff https://ucanr.edu
California is lurching from record-breaking heat and low snowpack to torrential atmospheric river events and catastrophic wildfire. @kpfa.org speaks with @ucanr.edu climate scientist @weatherwest.bsky.social about “hydroclimate whiplash”
kpfa.org/episode/terr...
kpfa.org/episode/terr...
California’s Climate Whiplash | KPFA
California is lurching between extremes—from record-breaking heat and low mountain snowpack to torrential atmospheric river events and catastrophic wildfire. In this episode of Terra Verde, host and p...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM
California is lurching from record-breaking heat and low snowpack to torrential atmospheric river events and catastrophic wildfire. @kpfa.org speaks with @ucanr.edu climate scientist @weatherwest.bsky.social about “hydroclimate whiplash”
kpfa.org/episode/terr...
kpfa.org/episode/terr...
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The first storm of the much-anticipated pattern shift brought widespread rain to CA, with some modest mountain snowfall in Sierra Nevada and points east. After a couple of quieter days, a sequence of much colder storms will follow (with much larger mountain snowfalls).
February 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The first storm of the much-anticipated pattern shift brought widespread rain to CA, with some modest mountain snowfall in Sierra Nevada and points east. After a couple of quieter days, a sequence of much colder storms will follow (with much larger mountain snowfalls).
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...
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“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
February 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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 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
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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...
Read more: www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/sip...
Experience California Tea at UC ANR’s First ‘Tea Day’ - Comstock's magazine
The first tea harvest at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center follows more than 50 years of research
www.comstocksmag.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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...
Read more: www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/sip...
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Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.
What the National Center for Atmospheric Research means to the atmospheric sciences
Born out of a time of great need for the federal government, NCAR plays a role with few analogues.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.
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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...
UC Farm Smart to host 25th Anniversary event for the community
HOLTVILLE – Farm Smart is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Valentine’s Day with a special one-time community event. The nonprofit, supported by local donors and grants, is using this milestone
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February 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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...
😭 Jay Ruskey worked with @ucanr.edu farm advisors to grow high-quality coffee in California
Autopsies and toxicology results are pending.
Married California fruit farmers found dead in apparent accident
Autopsies and toxicology results are pending.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:13 AM
😭 Jay Ruskey worked with @ucanr.edu farm advisors to grow high-quality coffee in California
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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.
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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.
Scientists @luskininnovation.bsky.social and @ucanrwater.bsky.social convened 47 experts to dig into realities of planning water systems for a future with changing fire risks.
Recap by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, @fkearns.bsky.social et al @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2026/02/11/u...
Recap by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, @fkearns.bsky.social et al @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2026/02/11/u...
UCANR: Water, fire, and finance: Investigating how to pay for resilient water supply systems in the face of changing fire risks
by Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Edith de Guzman, Erik Porse, Camilo Salcedo, Jennifer Gorman and Jason Islas Key Takeaways Water distribution systems were built with capacity to provide potable water...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Scientists @luskininnovation.bsky.social and @ucanrwater.bsky.social convened 47 experts to dig into realities of planning water systems for a future with changing fire risks.
Recap by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, @fkearns.bsky.social et al @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2026/02/11/u...
Recap by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, @fkearns.bsky.social et al @mavensnotebook.com mavensnotebook.com/2026/02/11/u...
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Ahh. 😌
When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018.
Read more on #WomenInScienceDay: https://scim.ag/4qFrPON
Read more on #WomenInScienceDay: https://scim.ag/4qFrPON
February 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Ahh. 😌
“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...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’
States brace for less water and fire risks as Oregon, Colorado and Utah report lowest statewide snowpack since 1980s
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
“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...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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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
UC ANR Climate & Agriculture Workshop (1/20/2026) - YouTube
Recordings of workshop presentations from UC ANR Climate & Agriculture: Farming in a Changing Climate. Held live in Camarillo, CA on 1/20/2026.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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
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Show your garden some love on Valentine's Day and join us for the launch of Home Orchard, 2nd Ed.
📅 Saturday, Feb 14 | 9AM-Noon
📍 Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA
Explore our gardens and bring questions for Master Gardeners.
#UCMasterGardener #HomeOrchard #FairOaks
📅 Saturday, Feb 14 | 9AM-Noon
📍 Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA
Explore our gardens and bring questions for Master Gardeners.
#UCMasterGardener #HomeOrchard #FairOaks
February 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Show your garden some love on Valentine's Day and join us for the launch of Home Orchard, 2nd Ed.
📅 Saturday, Feb 14 | 9AM-Noon
📍 Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA
Explore our gardens and bring questions for Master Gardeners.
#UCMasterGardener #HomeOrchard #FairOaks
📅 Saturday, Feb 14 | 9AM-Noon
📍 Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA
Explore our gardens and bring questions for Master Gardeners.
#UCMasterGardener #HomeOrchard #FairOaks
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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.
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#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...
Agriculture, natural resources sectors support California’s rank as world’s fourth-largest economy | ANR News Releases
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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February 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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...
#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...
If you missed @ucanr.edu climate scientist Daniel Swain's livestream on wet weather headed to the West yesterday, the recording is at the same link: www.youtube.com/live/I9tMLfo....
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM
If you missed @ucanr.edu climate scientist Daniel Swain's livestream on wet weather headed to the West yesterday, the recording is at the same link: www.youtube.com/live/I9tMLfo....
I'm so sorry to see this! Jeanette Marantos wrote so many stories extending information from the UC Master Gardeners and @ucanr research 😢
February 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I'm so sorry to see this! Jeanette Marantos wrote so many stories extending information from the UC Master Gardeners and @ucanr research 😢
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TODAY 3pm: Daniel Swain to discuss cooler, wetter West weather. Will it snow? ❄️
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!
A wetter and cooler weather pattern is on the way amid record-low mountain snowpack in U.S. West! - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 2/9/2026 topic: I'l...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
TODAY 3pm: Daniel Swain to discuss cooler, wetter West weather. Will it snow? ❄️
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Tune into the next webinar on February 19th, where we’ll be joined by UCCE IPM Advisor MacKenzie Patton, who'll be discussing how to identify and manage diseases and disorders of vegetable gardens. Link to register in the bio!
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Tune into the next webinar on February 19th, where we’ll be joined by UCCE IPM Advisor MacKenzie Patton, who'll be discussing how to identify and manage diseases and disorders of vegetable gardens. Link to register in the bio!
TODAY 3pm: Daniel Swain to discuss cooler, wetter West weather. Will it snow? ❄️
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!
A wetter and cooler weather pattern is on the way amid record-low mountain snowpack in U.S. West! - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 2/9/2026 topic: I'l...
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
TODAY 3pm: Daniel Swain to discuss cooler, wetter West weather. Will it snow? ❄️
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New Weather West update is out now! Some relief, at last, from recent record warmth and astonishing lack of Mountain West snow in the coming days as cooler/wetter pattern returns. But just how much relief should we expect? Read more:
After a long, dry, and very warm January, a cooler & wetter pattern will return to the U.S. West, with partial relief amid record-low mountain snowpack - Weather West
Record warm winter-to-date continues across most of the American West; already abysmal mountain snowpack dips to record low levels in many areas (except...higher elevations in southern Sierra!) Well, it sure has been a winter to remember thus far across the Western U.S. Astonishing, record-breaking warmth has pervaded nearly entire region (with few exceptions, though one
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February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
New Weather West update is out now! Some relief, at last, from recent record warmth and astonishing lack of Mountain West snow in the coming days as cooler/wetter pattern returns. But just how much relief should we expect? Read more:
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Macbeth: SHIT
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Macbeth: SHIT
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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!
A wetter and cooler weather pattern is on the way amid record-low mountain snowpack in U.S. West! - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 2/9/2026 topic: I'l...
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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!
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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...
“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...
Thousand Oaks’ namesake at risk
High in the oak-studded hills above Simi Valley, scientists have confirmed infestations of the goldspotted oak borer—a tiny beetle no larger than a small grain of rice—that has already killed hundreds...
www.toacorn.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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...
“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...
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New paper about the role of farm scale in the context of organic agriculture. Translating organic to large scale production is difficult and will limit how organic contributes to global food system. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Agronomic and systemic challenges in organic agriculture exhibit asymmetric economies of scale
Despite a policy emphasis on supporting the expansion of certified organic agriculture to address environmental degradation and climate change, the ra…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
New paper about the role of farm scale in the context of organic agriculture. Translating organic to large scale production is difficult and will limit how organic contributes to global food system. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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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
Based in Davis, with flexibility for applicants statewide.
APPLY - bit.ly/4rnxR6J
#hiring
February 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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
Based in Davis, with flexibility for applicants statewide.
APPLY - bit.ly/4rnxR6J
#hiring