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Dave Cudney holds a "Weeds of the West" book with his sister.
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In memoriam: David Cudney

April 24, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
David W. Cudney, UC Cooperative Extension specialist emeritus, passed away in Riverside on March 30. He was 82. Cudney joined UCCE in 1964 as a farm advisor for Imperial County. In 1978, he became a UCCE weed science specialist for Southern California, based at UC Riverside.
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Gray-striped cat wearing pink top and gray-striped cat with white mouth and paws lounging on the back of a sofa
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Through dogged efforts, pets have UC ANR feline fine!

April 20, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
On National Pet Day, April 11, we paused (or PAWsed) to honor our furry friends. Thanks to all of you who posted pet pics on the ANR Employees Group Facebook page or sent photos, we got to see some of the furry faces that inspire our UC ANR colleagues.
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Giving Day. Boots and blue jean-clad legs standing in a field of leafy greens.
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Get ready for UC ANR Giving Day May 18-19

March 30, 2023
Join us for 24 hours of giving to raise funds for your project or program for the benefit of more Californians. In its fifth year as UC ANR's proprietary online giving campaign, UC ANR Giving Day will run from noon to noon on May 18-19.
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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross introduces First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Glenda Humiston
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Ag Day enthusiasm not dampened by rain

March 30, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Despite a steady downpour, legislators and other state government employees expressed their support for agriculture at Ag Day at the Capitol on March 21. UC ANR showcased its people, programs and research.
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