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The 2018 River Fire started about 60 feet from Glenn McGourty's home, but the wind blew smoke away from his grapes. Photo by Glenn McGourty'
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Where there is fire, is there smoke flavor in winegrapes?

December 19th, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UPDATED: Viticultural area is Kelsey Bench, not Kelseyville Bench. UC Cooperative Extension study shows smoke damage to grapes not uniform across vineyards By the time the Mendocino Complex Fires were officially contained on Oct.
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Videos describing California pesticide rules and safety in Hmong is designed to help growers comply with state regulations. Information is presented in Hmong with English subtitles.
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Hmong-language pesticide safety videos now online

December 17th, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
DPR, Fresno State and UCCE create pesticide safety videos with Hmong farmers A series of videos describing California pesticide rules and safety in Hmong is now available to view for free online.
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Director of the UC Integrated Pest Management Program, Jim Farrar, eats a bug for breakfast to show his commitment to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Giving Tuesday donations exceed UC ANR expectations

December 12th, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
On Giving Tuesday 2019, donors gave $130,311 over 24 hours for UC Cooperative Extension, statewide programs and research and extension centers that make up the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources network.
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