Articles Tagged with ''UC ANR''

Robotics challenge showcases next generation of ag-tech

05/27/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

Student teams from California and around the world took home Farm Robotics Challenge awards for tools aimed at weeding, crop scouting, spraying, orchard monitoring and dairy herd health.

UCCE shifts leadership model to free up advisors for field research

05/20/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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UC Cooperative Extension is shifting to a regional area director model, aiming to reduce administrative burdens on farm advisors and free up more time for research, outreach and on-the-ground support for California agriculture.

California working lands fuel $404B in economic activity

02/04/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s working lands generated $404 billion in sales and supported nearly 1.5 million jobs in 2024, a new UC ANR report finds.

California’s ag-tech revolution confronts a capital crisis

10/29/25 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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At FIRA USA, California ag leaders warned that automation is essential for the state’s farm economy but venture capital is lagging, forcing growers and public agencies to rethink how to fund and deploy new technology.

Automation takes center stage at FIRA USA robotics conference

10/22/25 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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At FIRA USA in Woodland, ag leaders urged faster farm automation amid rising labor costs and unveiled new grower trials and a $30 million state agtech initative.

Farm Hands West: Quiñonez joins CFCE, Silva hired by Kahn, Soares & Conway

01/22/25 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Kahn, Soares & Conway hired Abby Taylor-Silva as managing director of regulatory affairs. The California Foundation for Commerce and Education hired Luis Quiñonez as president of the CalChamber-affiliated non-profit research organization.

Nominees have been named for numerous USDA undersecretary and senior staff positions.

Additional funding for climate smart ag presents new opportunities

11/03/21 7:20 AM By Amy Mayer

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With the new budget providing additional funding to some of California’s climate-smart ag programs, the Food and Ag board heard from experts about how to ensure the money strengthens and expands the impacts of funded projects.

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Technology isn’t taking away farm jobs, panelists say

07/14/21 7:07 AM By Amy Mayer

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Technology that automates weeding, harvesting or other farm work is not taking jobs away from humans. Rather, it’s helping bridge the gap between work that needs to be done and a labor force that isn’t sufficient, a panel of ag technology leaders said during the Agri-Pulse Summit in Sacramento Monday.

Extreme heat in November: Southern California farmers brace for climate uncertainty

07/29/20 10:45 AM By Brad Hooker

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A new CDFA report shows farmers are eager for climate modeling that gets to the regional or crop level.

Ag groups see chlorpyrifos report as a hopeful sign

07/22/20 9:10 AM By Brad Hooker

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Agricultural trade groups are responding with optimism to a much-anticipated report proposing alternatives to the pesticide chlorpyrifos that the Newsom administration released last week.

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07.10.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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