The Winter 2026 edition of the Topics in Subtropics newsletter has been released, providing updates on research and practices relevant to subtropical agriculture. The latest issue includes articles on irrigation and water management in avocados, asphyxiation, cellulase activity in mulches, a guava pest alert, using bees to identify sunblotch, and findings from citrus thrips insecticide research. The newsletter also announces three upcoming workshops for those interested in subtropical topics.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is responsible for producing the newsletter. According to its official website, UC ANR shares science-based practices to enhance lives and livelihoods across California. It operates offices in all 58 California counties and maintains nine Research and Extension Centers that serve as living laboratories for diverse ecosystems (link). UC ANR is affiliated with the University of California (link) and applies university expertise to support communities through research and outreach initiatives statewide (link).
The organization has provided resources related to nutrition, food networks, youth education, farming, environmental conservation, wildfire protection, and more for over a century (link). Glenda Humiston serves as vice president of UC ANR (link).
For more information or to read the full Winter 2026 Topics in Subtropics newsletter, visit: https://ucanr.edu/county/county-san-luis-obispo/article/topics-subtropics-winter-2026-english