Evacuations expanded for a fast-moving wildfire in Calaveras County, as the fire burned thousands of acres and has not shown signs of slowing. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/gann-fire-new-hogan-lake-calaveras-county-august-4/73344242 

TONIGHT 6pm El Niño town hall: Join our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, Mark Tamayo @ktvufox2.bsky.social, @caloes.bsky.social and host State Sen. Mike McGuire

Daniel Swain@weatherwest.bsky.social · 4d ago

On Tue, Aug 4 at 6pm PT, I'll be participating in a live virtual Town Hall event, hosted by CA State Senator Mike McGuire, on our rapidly-developing #ElNiño event and implications for California from 2026 into 2027. No RSVP required. See you there!

Illnesses linked to the cyclospora parasite is having a ripple effect across the farming industry as consumers avoid fresh produce. On CapRadio,Trevor Suslow, emeritus produce safety specialist @ucanr.edu, discusses the difficulty of tracing the source www.capradio.org/news/insight...

How Cyclospora is Impacting Ag | Benefits of Beavers | Studio Sessions: Squid Saves The Planet

We learn more about the economic impacts of parasite outbreak on California ag producers. Plus, the role beavers play in drought and wildfire mitigation in the environment. Finally, eclectic emo band ...

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Our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social will discuss wildfire & weather with @katiecouric.bsky.social via livestream. Check substack.com/@katiecouric for the link Wed, Aug. 5, at 2:15pm PT/5:15 pm ET

TONIGHT 6pm El Niño town hall: Join our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, Mark Tamayo @ktvufox2.bsky.social, @caloes.bsky.social and host State Sen. Mike McGuire

Daniel Swain@weatherwest.bsky.social · 4d ago

On Tue, Aug 4 at 6pm PT, I'll be participating in a live virtual Town Hall event, hosted by CA State Senator Mike McGuire, on our rapidly-developing #ElNiño event and implications for California from 2026 into 2027. No RSVP required. See you there!

In the International #YearoftheWomanFarmer, meet Laurie "Lio" Wayne of #UCANR. From Silicon Valley to farming in Modoc County, her journey reflects the power of lifelong learning, resilience and supporting the next generation of farmers. https://ucanr.edu/blog/employee-spotlights/article/lio-wayne

This session was, as always, recorded and is now available for viewing via the same link below! I will have at least three other wildfire and El Niño-focused live events over the next week in different venues (see my other posts for details).

Daniel Swain@weatherwest.bsky.social · 3d ago

At 1pm PT on Mon, Aug 3, I'll have a live update on the historic wildfire disaster that unfolded over the weekend in Spokane, Washington, including causes and context, then discuss the very active wildfire conditions currently present elsewhere in West.

#Agave could help California farmers adapt to a drier future. 🌵 UC ANR's Samuel Sandoval Solis says the crop uses so little water that researchers are developing guidance for growing agave with little supplemental irrigation. https://www.morningagclips.com/researchers-study-potential-of-agave-crop/

Researchers Study Potential of Agave Crop

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- On a hot morning in June, dozens of agave plants took root in the soil of Madera County. The plant has long...

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TODAY Join Daniel Swain at 1pm for an update on the wildfire ravaging Spokane and other wildfire conditions in the West

Daniel Swain@weatherwest.bsky.social · 3d ago

At 1pm PT on Mon, Aug 3, I'll have a live update on the historic wildfire disaster that unfolded over the weekend in Spokane, Washington, including causes and context, then discuss the very active wildfire conditions currently present elsewhere in West.

On Tue, Aug 4 at 6pm PT, I'll be participating in a live virtual Town Hall event, hosted by CA State Senator Mike McGuire, on our rapidly-developing #ElNiño event and implications for California from 2026 into 2027. No RSVP required. See you there!

Super El Nino Town Hall

Join Senator McGuire, along with climate scientists, meteorologists, and disaster preparedness experts, for a virtual Super El Niño Town Hall to learn how California is preparing for very strong or “super” El Niño weather patterns and events this fall.

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Weather apps don't translate forecast data as well as meteorologists do. Our climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social explains that forecasts are powered by physics-based models, satellites, radar, weather stations & AI. The science has never been better

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Weather apps are showing rainy forecasts even on sunny days, causing Americans to scrap their summer plans and hurting a lot of small businesses. https://bit.ly/4pPDJWe

For 10 years, #UCANR's IGIS Program has helped researchers & professionals harness drone technology through #DroneCamp. This year's program explores new federal drone regulations, thermal imaging, & more. Media invited, Aug. 3-7. https://ucanr.edu/blog/anr-news-releases/article/dronecamp-2026

Prescribed fire “burns off the susceptible material that wants to burn in a wildfire scenario when it’s hotter and drier and the winds are blowing faster,” said Jeffrey Stackhouse @ucanr.edu. “It’s a big moment in time for this work,” @lenyaqd.bsky.social told @laist.com laist.com/news/climate...

The key to protecting California’s giant sequoias from wildfire — controlled fires

A team of UC Davis researchers found that giant sequoia trees that had undergone prescribed burns were around four times more likely to survive wildfires.

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Sharpen your #weed management knowledge at the biannual Weed Science School! Learn how herbicides work, explore CA's most important weeds, and hear from leading weed scientists through lectures and field demonstrations. Register today! https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/1325

To grow ginger, "You have to create the humidity, create the environment and the climate has to be perfect for it," says @ucanr.edu Small Farm Advisor Michael Yang. abc30.com/post/fresno-...

Fresno County farmer creating conditions to grow ginger

The greenhouse conditions inside the hoop house at June Moua's Fresno County farm are extremely warm and humid so that she can grow ginger.

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Agricultural innovation needs the infrastructure to reach farms. In a guest article for @AgFunderNews, UC ANR's Gabe Youtsey explains why the next 18 months could shape the future of #agricultural biology, climate resilience, and food security. agfundernews.com/guest-articl...

Guest article: Every transformative agriculture technology becomes an infrastructure story

The big barrier to resilient, economically sound agriculture isn't scientific discovery but a lack of mission-driven public infrastructure.

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Whole milk or 1% milk after age 2? UC @npi.ucanr.edu is recruiting toddlers (23–30 months) for a study to help answer that question. Eligible families receive free milk, support from a registered dietitian & can earn up to $275 in gift cards. ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

UC offers toddlers free milk to study health impacts of whole milk versus low-fat milk | Food Blog

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers are studying how the type of milk two-year-olds drink affects their health, growth and development.

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Catch UC ANR's climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social Wed, July 29, during his #OfficeHours. ⬇️

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Live at Noon Pacific Time on Wed, Jul 29: I'll discuss the upcoming prolonged, and potentially intense, SW US heatwave (inc. links to Pacific hurricane), & also recent surge in severe wildfire activity across Northern Hemisphere amid ongoing record heat.

"The infrastructure decisions made in the next 18 months will shape agricultural innovation for decades," writes Gabe Youtsey, CIO @ucanr.edu. "Success of any transformative tech depends on a bridge between invention and the infrastructure to support it." agfundernews.com/guest-articl...

Guest article: Every transformative agriculture technology becomes an infrastructure story

The big barrier to resilient, economically sound agriculture isn't scientific discovery but a lack of mission-driven public infrastructure.

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A potentially historic #ElNiño is forecast to develop this fall, adding to a marine heatwave already affecting the Pacific coast. UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses the outlook on the Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast. @weatherwest.bsky.social bluefront.org/category/pod...

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El Niño is predicted to become a major, perhaps historic one, this fall on top of a new marine heatwave already impacting the Pacific coast. Daniel Swain, @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu discusses what it may bring. Listen to Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast bluefront.org/podcast/dani...

Daniel Swain does more than Predict the Weather - Blue Frontier

In the latest episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast David and Vicki talk with Boulder- based weather and climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain about the emerging El Nino that’s predicted to become a m...

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"If you're buying avocado oil products, it's very likely that you're not getting what you're paying for," Selina Wang @ucanr.edu told @npr.org Morning Edition "Out of the 54 avocado oil products, 89% were inconsistent with authentic avocado oil." www.npr.org/2026/07/20/n...

Registration is open for the FREE Central Coast Organic Agriculture Conference Sept. 15–16! Join growers, researchers & UC Cooperative Extension for farm tours, water conservation, pest management & networking. Register by Sept. 5 https://www.ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/oai-slo-conference

Could CA's bioeconomy create new opportunities for ag? New research from UC Cooperative Extension & UC experts explores how farm byproducts, like almond shells, can generate new revenue, improve soil health, & strengthen rural economies. ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

Could bioeconomy unlock new value from existing resources? | Food Blog

ARE Update explores whether California's emerging bioeconomy could create new value from the state's biological resources while strengthening rural economies.

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#UCANR is growing its impact across CA! New #UCCE experts are addressing today’s biggest challenges, from water resilience & organic farming to bioenergy, livestock & small farms, bringing science-based solutions to communities. https://ucanr.edu/blog/anr-news-releases/article/newhiresjuly2026

Join us for this special webinar on July 30th to learn about the recent changes to the UC IPM website. We’ll review updates to the Home & Landscape section, how to navigate the website, and what other improvements are coming. Register: ucanr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Starting soon - 1pm today Daniel Swain will discuss the "lightning bust" wildfire outbreak & give an update on El Niño

Daniel Swain@weatherwest.bsky.social · 2w ago

On Mon, Jul 20 at 1pm PT, I'll host a live discussion focusing on last week's "lightning bust" wildfire outbreak in PacNW, potential impacts of TS Elida's remnants in CA/PacNW (inc. more lightning), and our rapidly-strengthening El Niño event.

Could #tea become California’s next specialty crop? Kearney REC Director Atef Swelam sees exciting potential for California growers to tap into this emerging market. bit.ly/3Taozyv

El Niño shows no signs of slowing down. “The observed trajectory is a little bit faster even than some of the already very aggressive forecasts from a few months ago,” @weatherwest.bsky.social said. “All signs point to full steam ahead.”

The Sacramento Bee@sacbee.com · 2w ago

A record-strong El Niño could bring communities wetter winters, higher snow lines, intense atmospheric rivers, and elevated flood and future wildfire risks. Here’s why.

UCCE community economic development specialist @keithataylor.bsky.social joined @kcbsradio.bsky.social to discuss San Francisco's proposal to acquire its electrical grid from PG&E and what it could mean for residents, reliability, and the future of local energy. www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs...